science

Question 1

The ________ stated that
in a sequence of sedimentary rock layers,
each layer of rock is older than the layer
above it and younger than the rock layer
below it.

Answer 1

Law of Superposition

Question 2

With that
observation, Steno proposed the ________________which states that most
sediments, when originally formed, were
laid down horizontally

Answer 2

Law of
Original Horizontality

Question 3

The ____________ suggests that all rock layers
are laterally continuous and may be broken up or displaced by later events.

Answer 3

Law of Lateral Continuity

Question 4

are pieces of an
older rock that are contained inside
of a younger rock.

Answer 4

Inclusions

Question 5

An __________ is a surface of erosion or non-deposition that separates
rock layers of considerably different ages. There are three different types of
unconformities

Answer 5

unconformity

Question 6

An ____________ occurs when horizontal sedimentary rock is
deposited on top of tilted and eroded rock layers.

Answer 6

angular unconformity

Question 7

The ____________ are
inclined by folding or faulting, then eroded, and younger sediments are later
deposited on top of the erosional surface.
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Answer 7

lower older layers

Question 8

A __________ occurs when
horizontal sedimentary rock is
deposited on top of an older eroded
sedimentary rock.

Answer 8

disconformity

Question 9

A __________ occurs when horizontal sedimentary rock is deposited on
top of older eroded igneous or metamorphic rock.

Answer 9

nonconformity