Geologic Cross Section Diagram (Grade 10)
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Geologic Cross Section Diagram
Use the geologic cross section below to answer the questions.
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1.
F is older than D.
- True
- False
2.
A is an example of an unconformity.
- True
- False
3.
B is younger than D because of the principle of superposition.
- True
- False
4.
A and D formed at the same time.
- True
- False
5.
Which is the oldest layer?
- A
- B
- C
- F
6.
Which is the youngest layer?
- A
- B
- C
- F
7.
Which rock sequence layers are correctly ordered oldest to youngest?
- D, E, C
- E, A, C
- C, E, D
- C, A, E
8.
What type of rock are A and F?
- igneous
- sedimentary
- metamorphic
9.
A must be younger than E because of which relative dating principle?
- superposition
- faunal succession
- original horizontality
- cross-cutting relationships
10.
Which principle of relative dating is NOT represented on the diagram?
- superposition
- faunal succession
- intrusive relationships
- cross-cutting relationships
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