Answer:
1. Applying <u>the principle of original horizontality</u> -indicates that layers were repositioned from a flat-lying orientation.
2. Magma intrudes into layers of sedimentary rock and displaces them. We can deduce that the intruded magma that crystallizes is younger than the surrounding sedimentary layers by applying <u>the principle of crosscutting relationships</u>.
3. While visiting the Grand Canyon, you are amazed by the depth of layers of sedimentary rock before you, <u>the law of superposition</u>-- is evident here where progressively younger layers have formed over time and are stacked upon each other.
4. A fault cuts through layers of limestone, sandstone, and conglomerate. The surrounding layers must be <u>older</u> than the fault.
5. A mass of granite has inclusions of surrounding sandstone. The sandstone and surrounding layers show evidence of uplift over time. The granite must be <u>younger</u> than the sand deposits.
Answer:
D) it turns steam when released
Explanation:
In a nuclear reactor, the superheated water leaving turns to steam when released and it in turn is channeled to turn turbines in order to produce electricity.
- A nuclear reaction is used to generate current through a series of processes.
- The reaction produces a significant amount of heat energy.
- This heat energy is used to superheat water and convert it to steam.
- The steam is then channeled to drive turbines whose mechanical rotation produces electricity.
Answer:
They are youngest close to the ridges,
Explanation:
At the ocean ridges, there is divergence at their margins.
Therefore, new materials upwell from the mantle below to the surface.
- The basaltic materials cools and solidifies at the margin.
- This action forces the old lithosphere backwards as the plate pulls away.
- At the margin of the ridge, the rocks are younger.
- Away from the margin, the crust begins to grow older.
So, at the margin the age of the rocks are more younger than those away from the margin.
