Chapter 3:2 Relative Ages of Rocks

Chapter: Clues to Earth’s Past Table of Contents Section 3: Absolute Ages of Rocks Section 1: Fossils Section 2: Relative Ages of Rocks

Superposition —Oldest Rocks on the Bottom ,[object Object],Relative Ages of Rocks 2

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Other Clues Help ,[object Object],Relative Ages of Rocks 2 ,[object Object],rock layers have been disturbed you might have to look for fossils and other clues to date the rocks.

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Unconformities Relative Ages of Rocks 2 ,[object Object],[object Object]

Angular Unconformities ,[object Object],Relative Ages of Rocks 2 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Angular Unconformities Relative Ages of Rocks 2

Disconformity ,[object Object],Relative Ages of Rocks 2 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Nonconformity ,[object Object],Relative Ages of Rocks 2 ,[object Object],[object Object]

Matching Up Rock Layers — Evidence Used for Correlation ,[object Object],Relative Ages of Rocks 2 ,[object Object]

[object Object],Relative Ages of Rocks 2 Matching Up Rock Layers — Evidence Used for Correlation

Section Check 2 Question 1 According to the principle of superposition, what do you expect to find in the bottom layer of undisturbed rock? A. abundant fossils B. few fossils C. oldest rock D. youngest rock NC: 5.01

Section Check 2 Answer The answer is C. Sediment accumulates in horizontal layers to form sedimentary rock. According to the principle of superposition, in undisturbed layers of rock, the oldest rocks are on the bottom. NC: 5.01

Section Check 2 Question 2 Gaps in rock sequences are called __________. A. decay pockets B. folds C. unconformities D. voids NC: 5.01

Section Check 2 Answer The answer is C. Unconformities develop when agents of erosion remove rock layers. NC: 5.01

Section Check 2 Question 3 Describe the differences between a disconformity and a nonconformity. NC: 5.01

Section Check 2 Answer A disconformity begins with sedimentary rock layers that have missing layers due to erosion or a period of time during which there was no new deposition of sediment. A nonconformity occurs when metamorphic or igneous rocks are uplifted and eroded. NC: 5.01

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