Question

List the sequence of events that occurred in the area represented by the profile above.

Answer 1

1. Igneous intrusion Y formed.

2. The shale layer was deposited.

3. Igneous intrusion X formed.

4. The limestone layer was deposited.

5. The mudstone layer was deposited.

B 1. The mudstone layer was deposited.

2. The limestone layer was deposited.

3. The shale layer was deposited.

4. Igneous intrusion Y was forced onto the mudstone, limestone, and shale.

5. Igneous intrusion X was forced onto the mudstone, limestone, and shale.

C 1. Igneous intrusion X formed.

2. Igneous intrusion Y formed.

3. The shale layer was deposited.  

4. The limestone layer was deposited.

5. The mudstone layer was deposited.

D 1. The layer of mudstone was deposited.

2. The layer of limestone was deposited.

3. Igneous intrusion Y was forced onto the mudstone and limestone.

4. The shale layer was deposited.

5. Igneous intrusion X was forced over the mudstone, limestone, and shale