Which Statement About the Principles of Stratigraphy Is True

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the principles of stratigraphy is true?

• A) They were first established by Darwin.
• B) Application of these principles alone allows scientists to determine absolute ages of fossils.
• C) Older rocks are found closer to the surface than younger rocks.
• D) Older rocks have stronger magnetic properties than younger rocks.
• E) Stratigraphy can tell us a lot about fossils embedded in sedimentary rock.

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Definitions:

Zygomycete

Members of the Zygomycota, a phylum of fungi, known for their fast-growing molds, reproductive zygosporangia, and life cycles that include both sexual and asexual reproduction.

Basidiomycete

A class of fungi characterized by producing spores on basidia and includes mushrooms, puffballs, and rusts, playing roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Glomeromycete

Glomeromycetes are a group of fungi that form symbiotic relationships with the roots of plants, assisting in nutrient exchange through structures known as arbuscules.

Chytridiomycete

A member of a phylum of fungi characterized by the production of flagellate cells at some stage in their life history. Also called chytrid.