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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe statement that the oldest layer will be at the bottom in an undisturbed sequence of rock layers is called the Principle of ....InclusionsUnconformitiesCross-Cutting RelationshipsSuperposition
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly lists the layers in order from oldest to youngest?A, B, C, D, EE, B, C, D, AE, D, C, B, AC, B, A, D, E - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the oldest layer in the outcrop?BCDE
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the youngest layer in the outcrop?ABCD
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe rock formation labeled "P" is a(n)...faultintrusioninclusionunconformity
- 6. Multiple ChoiceLetter "F" is a....inclusionintrusionfaultunconformity
- 7. Multiple ChoiceLetter "A" is an....inclusionintrusionfaultunconformity
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the relative ages of the features in order from oldest to youngest?Limestone, Basalt, Fault, SiltstoneSiltstone, Fault, Basalt, LimestoneLimestone, Fault, Basalt, SiltstoneLimestone, Siltstone, Fault, Basalt
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow does sedimentary rock usually form?VerticallyDiagonallyFoldingHorizontally
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?Fossil A and C are the same ageFossil B is older than fossil CFossils A is older than fossil BFossil D is older than fossil C
- 11. Multiple ChoicePrinciple that Earth's processes occurring today are similar to those that occurred in the pastunconformitiesuniformitariansimsuperposition
- 12. Multiple ChoicePrinciple that states in a sequence of undisturbed rocks, the oldest rocks are on the bottom and the rocks become progressively younger toward the topsuperpositionuniformitarianismhalf-life
- 13. Multiple ChoiceGaps in rock records made when agents of erosion remove existing rock layersfossilsunconformitiespermineralized remains
- 14. Multiple Choice
Correctly sequence the layers of rocks oldest to youngest
B, D, E, C, A
C, E, D, B, A
- 15. Multiple ChoiceCorrectly sequence the layers of rocks oldest to youngestA,B,C,DD,C,B,A
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn a sequence of rock layers, the oldest layer of rock is _______________ and the youngest layer of rock is ___________________ .at the bottom; at the topat the top; at the bottom
- 17. Multiple Choice
Molten rock that squeezes into existing rock and cools is called what?
fault
tilting
intrusion
folding
- 18. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?ABC
- 19. Multiple Choice
According to the diagram, what is the most recent event?
B
I
R
H
- 20. Multiple Choice
The diagram shows a sedimentary rock sample that contains igneous rock intrusions.Which sequence shows the age of the fossils from youngest to oldest?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3, 5, 4, 2, 1
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
5, 4, 2, 1, 3
- 21. Multiple Choice
A geologist examines a rock outcrop obtained from a region with the rock layers labeled from 1 to 6.In what order were the rock layers likely deposited (laid down) over time?
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 6
5, 4, 3, 6, 2, 1
6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
- 22. Multiple Choice
List from youngest to oldest
ECADB
CABED
BADCE
BDACE
- 23. Multiple Choice
List from youngest to oldest
BAECD
DCEAB
CEABD
ACEDB
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is the oldest?Layer LIntrusion DIntrusion HLayer E
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following orders the rock layers accurately from youngest to oldest?1, 2, 3, 4, 55, 4, 3, 2, 12, 3, 4, 5, 11, 2, 3, 5, 4
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the oldest layer in the outcrop?BCDE
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich rock layer in the diagram seems to be the oldest?FEBA
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe law of superposition states:each rock layer is older than the one above iteach rock layer is younger than the one above iteach rock layer is the same as the one above it
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which is younger the fault or the igneous intrusion?
fault
igneous intrusion
- 30. Multiple Choice
What is the sequence in this rock outcrop?
A-B-C-D
D-C-A-B
D-C-B-A
A-C-B-D
- 31. Multiple Choice
What is the sequence (oldest-youngest) of this rock outcrop?
Fault-A-B-C-D
D-C-B-A-Fault
A-B-C-D-Fault
Fault-D-C-B-A
- 32. Multiple Choice
What is the sequence (oldest-youngest) of the rock outcrop?
C-D-B-A
D-B-C-A
A-B-C-D
D-C-B-A
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which rock layer is the youngest
shale
sanstone
conglomerate
slate
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