To solve the problems related to relative age in the provided images, we need to apply principles of geology, specifically the
law of superposition,
cross-cutting relationships, and
intrusion/extrusion. Let's analyze each question step by step.
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First Image:
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1. Layer A or Layer C
- According to the
law of superposition, the oldest layers are at the bottom, and the youngest layers are at the top.
- Layer C is at the bottom, and Layer A is above it.
- Therefore,
Layer C is older than Layer A.
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2. Layer C or Layer B
- Layer B is directly above Layer C.
- Using the law of superposition,
Layer C is older than Layer B.
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3. Intrusion D or Layer A
- Intrusion D cuts through Layer A, meaning that Layer A must have been present before the intrusion occurred.
- Therefore,
Layer A is older than Intrusion D.
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4. Layer A or Fault E
- Fault E cuts through Layer A, indicating that Layer A existed before the fault formed.
- Therefore,
Layer A is older than Fault E.
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5. Intrusion D or Fault E
- Intrusion D appears to be intact and not affected by Fault E, suggesting that Fault E occurred after Intrusion D.
- Therefore,
Intrusion D is older than Fault E.
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Second Image:
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6. Layer H or Layer K
- Layer H is below Layer K.
- Using the law of superposition,
Layer H is older than Layer K.
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7. Intrusion P or Layer H
- Intrusion P cuts through Layer H, meaning that Layer H must have been present before the intrusion occurred.
- Therefore,
Layer H is older than Intrusion P.
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8. Layer M or the fragments in M
- The fragments in M appear to be derived from Layer M itself (likely due to weathering or erosion).
- Since the fragments are part of Layer M,
Layer M is older than the fragments in M.
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9. Intrusion P or Layer Q
- Intrusion P cuts through Layer Q, indicating that Layer Q existed before the intrusion occurred.
- Therefore,
Layer Q is older than Intrusion P.
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10. Layer H or the tilting of Q-L
- The tilting of Layers Q-L indicates a deformation event that occurred after these layers were deposited.
- Since Layer H is below Layer Q, it must have been deposited before the tilting event.
- Therefore,
Layer H is older than the tilting of Q-L.
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Final Answers:
1. Layer C
2. Layer C
3. Layer A
4. Layer A
5. Intrusion D
6. Layer H
7. Layer H
8. Layer M
9. Layer Q
10. Layer H
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Layer C} \\
2. & \text{Layer C} \\
3. & \text{Layer A} \\
4. & \text{Layer A} \\
5. & \text{Intrusion D} \\
6. & \text{Layer H} \\
7. & \text{Layer H} \\
8. & \text{Layer M} \\
9. & \text{Layer Q} \\
10. & \text{Layer H} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of relative age of rocks worksheet.