Geologic Time Scale 2

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The ________ states that layers of sediment were originally deposited horizontally under the action of gravity.

A hardened layer of magma beneath the Earth's surface:

A fossil that is widespread and found during the same time periods that can be used to help identify the relative ages of rocks.

Relative dating of rock layers tells us that the deeper we dig, _______.

Rocks were first created during this geologic time division:

The biggest unit in the geologic time scale is the:

Which of the Virginia provinces below has Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks

What is the name of the epoch in which we live?