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TVarnum

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Using the geologic cross section above, put the rock layers in order from oldest to youngest. Use the blanks to the right of the figure for your answers.
 
  A) m
  B) p
  C) z
  D) h
  E) x
  F) c
  G) t
 
  1) Oldest (top line)
  2) Second line from the top
  3) Third line from the top
  4) Fourth line from the top
  5) Third line from the bottom
  6) Second line from the bottom
  7) Youngest (bottom line)

Question 2

Assume that Layer C is a lava flow that has been radiometrically dated to 97 million years ago. What is the age of Layer Z?
 
  A) Younger than 97 million years old
  B) Older than 97 million years old
  C) Younger than 45 million years old
  D) Exactly 97 million years old



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welcom1000

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Answer to Question 1

Answers: 1) G 2) C 3) F 4) B 5) E 6) A 7) D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




TVarnum

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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