Which statement about how geologists study the ages of rock layers is true?
Use the law of superposition to choose the correct answer for the following questions about rock layers and relative age.
Layers 3 and 5 ✔ Layers 2 and 3Layers 5 and 6
Layers 1 and 2 ✔ Layers 7 and 9Layers 4 and 6
Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions about the diagram.
Letter ELetter F✔ Letter G
Letter A✔ Letter FLetter I
Letter I was deposited. Letter G occurred. ✔ Letter F was deposited.
K, E, Q, W, B✔ B, W, E, Q, KB, Q, W, E, KK, E, W, Q, BB, W, E, K, Q
Answer the questions about the diagram.
A and B✔ B and CC and DD and A
✔ ABCD
Geologists use tools other than the law of superposition to help them with relative dating. Which statements describe those tools? Check all that apply.An unconformity is created when lava pours out on Earth’s surface.Faults are the result of volcanic activity.Intrusions and extrusions are sedimentary formations.Cross-cutting features are always younger than the surrounding rock.When material erodes before sediment is deposited on it, a geologic gap results.
Which statements about this diagram are true? Check all that apply.
Answer the questions about the diagram.
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