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sheilaspns

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What observable data would not help a scientist piece together the layers of rock according to the principle of lateral continuity?
 
  A) core samples from a drilled well
  B) a view of a cliff exposed by blasting a train track through it
  C) an adjacent igneous mountain
  D) a view of layers exposed in a river valley

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How are the principles of lateral continuity and superposition related?
 
  A) They help to understand the processes that obstructs sedimentary layers.
  B) They help to extend relative age relationships over larger areas.
  C) They help to understand cross-cutting relationships.
  D) They help to show that sediment tends to accumulate in horizontal layers.


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juiceman1987

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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