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What geological principle states that the layers were laid down first in a horizontal pattern, and then forces in the earth caused folding and bending afterward?
What geological principle states that the layers were laid down first in a horizontal pattern, and then forces in the earth caused folding and bending afterward?
- Law of Superposition
- Law of Lateral Continuity
- Law of Cross-Cutting Relationships
- Law of Original Horizontality (correct)
Which rock layer would be the youngest based on the Law of Superposition?
Which rock layer would be the youngest based on the Law of Superposition?
- Layer 6
- Layer 7 (correct)
- Layer 1
- Layer 4
What event occurred first in the landform described in Practice 4?
What event occurred first in the landform described in Practice 4?
- Weathering and erosion of the formation
- Deposition of layers 1-4 (correct)
- Deposition of layers 6 and 7
- Magma leaking through the rock
Which geological feature is represented by a surface of erosion called an unconformity?
Which geological feature is represented by a surface of erosion called an unconformity?
What happened after the magma seeped through the rock layers as described in Practice 4?
What happened after the magma seeped through the rock layers as described in Practice 4?
Which law in geology would help determine the relative ages of various rock layers in a given formation?
Which law in geology would help determine the relative ages of various rock layers in a given formation?
In the landform described, what did the law of original horizontality dictate?
In the landform described, what did the law of original horizontality dictate?
'Magma leaking through the rock' represents which type of geological process in the formation described?
'Magma leaking through the rock' represents which type of geological process in the formation described?
'Weathering and erosion' in the landform described is most likely to contribute to which geological phenomenon?
'Weathering and erosion' in the landform described is most likely to contribute to which geological phenomenon?
'Layers 6 and 7 being on top' indicates which principle being followed in the formation?
'Layers 6 and 7 being on top' indicates which principle being followed in the formation?
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