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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which numbered layer in this photograph represents the oldest layer?
1
2
3
4
- 2. Multiple Choice
This picture shows light-colored granite and darker diorite (igneous). Which statement is true?
Granite (light) is younger because it is more continental.
Granite is younger because it crosscuts the diorite.
Diorite is older because its weathered surfaces are darker.
All of these statements are true.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which principle can be used to determine the relative age of an igneous intrusion (a.k.a dike)?
Superposition
Original horizontality
Cross cutting Relationship
Inclusion
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the four numbered features on this figure is the oldest?
1
2
3
4
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following geologic events would have happened most recently?
rock formation of 3
rock formation of 6
rock formation of 2
rock formation of 1
- 6. Multiple Choice
A dating method of measuring the age of an event or object in years.
time
cross-cutting
absolute
relative
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the sequence of rock formation from oldest to youngest?
A,B,C,D,E,F
D,F,E,C,B,A
F,E,D,A,B,C
F,E,D,C,B,A
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which layer is the oldest?
layer M
layer D
layer B
layer A
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which layer is OLDER? Layer E or layer A?
layer E
layer A
cannot be determined
both layers are of the same age
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which layer is OLDER? Layer M or layer P?
layer M
layer P
cannot be determined
both layers are of the same age
- 11. Poll
Rank yourself as to your knowledge and skills on the Principles of Relative Dating. 5-highest; 1-lowest
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4
3
2
1
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