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- 1. Multiple Choice
1. Where does the oldest layer of a rock is located according to the Principle of Superposition?
bottom
middle
random
top
- 2. Multiple Choice
2. This evidence of ancient life can be found in the stratified rock
fossils
layering
puzzle
all of the above
- 3. Multiple Choice
3. Rock strata can be the most closely correlated if they have contained the same _____.
elements
fossils
shapes
types of rocks
- 4. Multiple Choice
4. The following are natural processes influencing rock stratification, EXCEPT:
burning
cementing
cooling
melting
- 5. Multiple Choice
5. If a sandstone in contact with a granite contains fragments of the granite, what can you infer?
The sandstone and granite are the same age.
The granite was intruded into the sandstone.
The sandstone is older than the granite.
The granite is older than the sandstone.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The branch of geology concerned with the analysis of the order and position of layers of archaeological remains.
Archeology
Geography
Geographical Correlation
Stratigraphy
- 7. Multiple Choice
7. Dikes and faults are being used for establishing sequences of events. This activity applies the principle of ___________________.
faunal succession
lateral continuity
original horizontality
superposition
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the statement about the age of the fossil is most likely correct based on the diagram?
Fossil A and C are of the same age
Fossils A is older than fossil B
Fossil B is older than fossil C
Fossil D is older than fossil C
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which Principle of Stratigraphy is NOT obviously shown on the picture?
The Principle of Original Horizontality
The Principle of Lateral Continuity
The Principle of Faunal Succession
The Principle of Superposition
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which layer is the youngest?
A
B
C
D
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