Relative Age Dating

How do we know that Intrusion A is YOUNGER THAN Layer C?

• Law of Superposition

• Law of Cross Cutting Relationships

• Law of Inclusions

• Law of Unconformities

How do we know Layer D is OLDER THAN Layer A?

• Law of Superposition

• Law of Inclusions

• Law of Cross Cutting Relationships

• Law of Unconformities

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What type of unconformity is shown here?

• Non-conformity

• Disconformity

• Angular unconformity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What THREE(3) geologic principles(or laws) is best displayed here?

• Superposition

• Original horizontality

• Cross-cutting relationships

• Unconformities

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which is OLDER: Intrusion M or Fault J?

• Intrusion M

• Fault J

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which layer is OLDER? Fault E or Intrusion D?

• Fault E

• Intrusion D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What type of unconformity is shown here?

• Non-conformity

• Disconformity

• Angular unconformity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What type of unconformity is shown here?

• Non-conformity

• Disconformity

• Angular unconformity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which of the following is the oldest?

• Layer L

• Intrusion D

• Intrusion H

• Layer E

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The age of a rock compared to the ages of other rocks is the rock's

• absolute age

• geologic age

• sedimentary age

• relative age