Which Principle Is a Geologist Applying When Deciding That a Fossil

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which principle is a geologist applying when deciding that a fossil in a mud layer is older than a fossil in a sandstone layer above it?

• A) the principle of inclusions
• B) the principle of superposition
• C) the principle of cross-cutting relationships
• D) the principle of original horizontality

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Definitions:

Temporal Method

An accounting method used to convert the financial statements of a foreign subsidiary to the parent company's currency, using exchange rates that change over time.

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and a claim on part of the company’s profits.

Historical Rate

A foreign exchange rate used to evaluate assets or liabilities, denoting the rate at a specific past date.