The Three Criteria for Establishing Causality Are Association, Direction of Influence

question 30

True/False

The three criteria for establishing causality are association, direction of influence, and nonspuriousness.

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Definitions:

Crosscuts

Geological features that intersect other features, often used in the context of veins or faults cutting across different layers of rock.

Relative Ages

The determination of the age of one feature, rock, or artifact in relation to another without specifying its exact age in years.

Igneous Rock

Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Steep-sided Mountain

A steep-sided mountain is characterized by its sharp, high angles and rugged terrain, often formed by volcanic activity or tectonic movements.