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A piece of an older rock that becomes part of a new rock is called a(n)_____________________________________.
Eons
disconformity
The Principle of Inclusion
inclusion
Index fossils
correlation
The Principle of Lateral Continuity
nonconformity
In a(n)________________________________________, younger sedimentary layers are deposited on top of older, horizontal sedimentary layers that have been eroded.
Eons
disconformity
The Principle of Inclusion
inclusion
Index fossils
correlation
The Principle of Lateral Continuity
nonconformity
Another principle of relative-age dating is that sediments are deposited in large, flat sheets. The sheets, or layers, continue in all lateral directions until they thin out or until they meet a barrier, such as the Grand Canyon.
Eons
disconformity
The Principle of Inclusion
inclusion
Index fossils
correlation
The Principle of Lateral Continuity
nonconformity
According to the_____________________________________________________, if one rock contains pieces of another rock, the rock containing the pieces is younger than the pieces.
Eons
disconformity
The Principle of Inclusion
inclusion
Index fossils
correlation
The Principle of Lateral Continuity
nonconformity
___________________represent species that existed on Earth for a short length of time, were abundant, and inhabited many locations. These help geologists infer that the layers in which they are found are of similar age.
Eons
disconformity
The Principle of Inclusion
inclusion
Index fossils
correlation
The Principle of Lateral Continuity
nonconformity
In a(n)________________________________________, younger sedimentary layers are deposited on older igneous or metamorphic rock layers that have been eroded.
Eons
disconformity
The Principle of Inclusion
inclusion
Index fossils
correlation
The Principle of Lateral Continuity
nonconformity
________________________are the longest units of geologic time. Geologic time is divided into four large segments : Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic, and Phanerozoic. These units of measurement usually last around a billion years.
Eons
disconformity
The Principle of Inclusion
inclusion
Index fossils
correlation
The Principle of Lateral Continuity
nonconformity
Matching rocks and fossils from separate locations is called ________________________________.
Eons
disconformity
The Principle of Inclusion
inclusion
Index fossils
correlation
The Principle of Lateral Continuity
nonconformity
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