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According to the law of original horizontality, what happened first in the formation of rock layers?
According to the law of original horizontality, what happened first in the formation of rock layers?
- Deposition of layers 1-4
- Folding and bending of the layers
- Magma leaking through the rock
- Layers laid down in a horizontal pattern (correct)
Which rock layer would be the youngest according to the law of superposition?
Which rock layer would be the youngest according to the law of superposition?
- Layer 1
- Layer 6
- Layer 4
- Layer 7 (correct)
What geological event occurred first in the landform diagram?
What geological event occurred first in the landform diagram?
- Deposition of layers 1-4 (correct)
- Deposition of layers 6 and 7
- Weathering and erosion of the formation
- Magma leaking through the rock
Why are layers 6 and 7 considered the youngest in the landform diagram?
Why are layers 6 and 7 considered the youngest in the landform diagram?
What caused the folding and bending of rock layers according to the text?
What caused the folding and bending of rock layers according to the text?
In what manner did magma seep through the rock layers in the landform diagram?
In what manner did magma seep through the rock layers in the landform diagram?
Which event marked the end of the formation of layers 6 and 7 in the landform diagram?
Which event marked the end of the formation of layers 6 and 7 in the landform diagram?
'The tube of magma does not continue past the unconformity' - Why is this significant based on the information provided?
'The tube of magma does not continue past the unconformity' - Why is this significant based on the information provided?
'Layers laid down in a horizontal pattern' - What does this imply about rock formation according to the law of original horizontality?
'Layers laid down in a horizontal pattern' - What does this imply about rock formation according to the law of original horizontality?
'Magma seeped through them' - Why is this statement important in understanding the sequence of events in the landform diagram?
'Magma seeped through them' - Why is this statement important in understanding the sequence of events in the landform diagram?
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