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Which type of dating places rocks in proper sequence of formation without specifying the exact time? Relative dating
Among the types of unconformities, which one involves strata with different dip angles? Angular unconformity
What is the process of change undergone by unstable radioactive isotopes to become more stable? Radioactive decay
Remains or traces of prehistoric life fossil
A division of the whole geologic history Geologic Time Scale (GTS)
In the Paleozoic Era, what is the oldest period? Cambrian
Which era includes the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods? Mesozoic
In the Cenozoic Era, which period includes the Pleistocene and Holocene epochs? Quaternary Period
The bending, breaking, or flowing of rocks in response to stress DEFORMATION in geological terms
Which type of deformation involves cracking and breaking of rocks? Brittle deformation
What structures are produced by brittle deformation? Joints and faults
What type of fault involves the hanging wall moving down relative to the footwall? Normal fault
What type of dating specifies numerical ages of geologic events? Absolute dating
Which principle states that if one geologic feature cuts across another, the feature that has been cut is older? Law of Cross-Cutting Relationships
Which era includes the Paleocene, Eocene, and Oligocene epochs? Cenozoic Era
What type of fault involves the hanging wall moving up relative to the footwall? Reverse fault
True or False: The Law of Original Horizontality states that sediments forming strata are originally deposited vertically. FALSE The Law of Original Horizontality states that sediments are originally deposited horizontally.
True or False: The Law of Lateral Continuity suggests that sediments are deposited laterally and continuously in all directions. TRUE
True or False: Inclusions are always older than the rocks that contain them. TRUE
True or False: Fossil Succession refers to the vertical succession of rocks in a specific order. FALSE Fossil Succession refers to the vertical succession of FOSSILS in a specific order.
True or False: Unconformities represent periods of rapid deposition. False Unconformities represent periods of erosion or non-deposition, creating a gap in the rock record.
True or False: An angular unconformity involves strata with the same dip angles. FALSE Angular unconformity involves strata with different dip angles.
True or False: The Precambrian Eon is divided into the Hadean, Archean, and Proterozoic eras. TRUE
True or False: The Mesozoic Era includes the Cambrian, Ordovician, and Silurian periods. FALSE The Mesozoic Era includes the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.
True or False: Deformation factors include temperature, pressure, deformation rate, and rock composition. TRUE
True or False: Folds and basins are structures produced by ductile deformation. TRUE
True or False: Isotopes are elements with different atomic numbers. FALSE Isotopes are elements with the same atomic number but different atomic mass.
True or False: Joints involve appreciable displacement, while faults do not. FALSE Faults involve appreciable displacement, while joints do not.
True or False: The Geologic Time Scale (GTS) divides Earth's history based on temperature variations. FALSE The GTS divides Earth's history based on events and changes, not just temperature.
True or False: Fossilization requires slow burial, absence of a protective cover, and possession of soft tissues. FALSE Fossilization requires rapid burial, presence of protective cover, and possession of hard parts or durable tissues.
True or False: Anticlines are upward bulges, while synclines are downward troughs. TRUE
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