Question

Arrange the following rock layers in order from the youngest to oldest using the principles of relative dating and answer the questions.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Sequences of strata like this are used in relative dating of rocks based on some sedimentary principles. Some of these principles helps in placing events in the order of their occurrence.

I found the following principles applicable in this context:

Principle of superposition of strata: it states that the oldest rock layer is at the bottom and the youngest is on top.

Law of crosscutting : it a sedimentary layer is cut through by a geological feature like faults and intrusions, the beds through which the rocks cut through are older than the event cut through them.

Queston 1:

           F- Youngest bed

           J

           B

      Erosion A

          Y- an intrusion of a di/ke

          S

          M

          K

          P- Oldest bed

Question 2:

        M- youngest bed

        V

        K

     Erosion N

        P

        X

        T

        D

         L

        C - Oldest bed

             This is an anticline

Question 3:

     O- youngest bed

     E

    Erosion U

     Y

     T

     R

     S

     Q

     G

     F- oldest bed

                     This is a syncline

Question 4:

    S - Youngest bed

    R

    Erosion O

    Y - intrusion

    W

     P

     Fault A

     G

     C - Oldest bed

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The arrangement of the beds is based on Steno's laws.

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