Lesson 9: Metamorphism Folding
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What is the main characteristic of a monocline fold?

  • It drops in one part (correct)
  • Old rocks are in the center
  • New rocks are at the bottom
  • It forms an arch shape
  • In which type of fold do the youngest rocks tend to be in the center in a U shape?

  • Anticline
  • Syncline (correct)
  • Dome
  • Recumbent fold
  • What type of metamorphism is caused by local heating and magma?

  • Static metamorphism
  • Contact metamorphism (correct)
  • Dynamic metamorphism
  • Regional metamorphism
  • Which principle states that most sediments are deposited horizontally?

    <p>Principle 1: Most sediments are horizontal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of relative dating explains that older rocks may have pieces of younger rocks incorporated within them?

    <p>Principle 3: Younger sediments or rocks can contain pieces of older rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method of relative dating involves erosion surfaces buried and preserved beneath later layers?

    <p>Unconformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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