Concerning the Relative Ages of the Marble and Sandstone

question 1

Multiple Choice

Concerning the relative ages of the marble and sandstone,

• A)the marble must be older, according to the principle of superposition.
• B)the sandstone must be older, according to the principle of superposition.
• C)the marble must be older, according to the principle of inclusions.
• D)their relative ages cannot be determined from the information given.

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Definitions:

Observational Study

A study in which a researcher carefully and systematically observes and records behavior without interfering with the behavior; it may involve either naturalistic or laboratory observation.

Exploratory

Research designed to investigate an area or phenomenon that is not well understood, often used to generate hypotheses for further study.

Experimental

Pertaining to a method of research that tests a hypothesis under controlled conditions.

Double-blind

A study or clinical trial design in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.