This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The principle of original horizontality states that each A) sedimentary layer is older than the ... (Read 87 times)

abarnes

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jul 29, 2018
The principle of original horizontality states that each
 
  A) sedimentary layer is older than the layer above.
  B) sedimentary layer is younger than the layer above.
  C) new layer of sediment is laid down nearly horizontally over older sediment.
  D) new layer of sediment is laid down accordingly.

Question 2

Fossils can be used to determine the relative age of rock layers because they are
 
  A) found in a definite order.
  B) deposited horizontally, one fossil at time.
  C) radioactive.
  D) found in sedimentary rocks.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

zacnyjessica

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


abarnes

  • Member
  • Posts: 556
Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

zacnyjessica

  • Member
  • Posts: 345
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.

The meninges. This figure illustrates the location and structure of each layer of the meninges and t The meninges. This figure illustrates the location and structure of each layer of the meninges and t
Guide to Major Massage Therapy Organizations in the United States* Guide to Major Massage Therapy Organizations in the United States*
genetic code: The basic principle of translation genetic code: The basic principle of translation
GDP per Capita in the United States, 1870–2009 GDP per Capita in the United States, 1870–2009
Results from Kliegl's study show that older adults can learn complex information-processing Results from Kliegl's study show that older adults can learn complex information-processing
Because the factor h on the right side of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle has units of ... Because the factor h on the right side of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle has units of ...
Video: Nervous pathway to the Neuromuscular (NMJ)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library