While Looking at a Cliff, You Observe That Three Visible

question 55

Multiple Choice

While looking at a cliff, you observe that three visible layers of rocks are tilted about 30 degrees. There are four straight horizontal layers above the tilted layers. Which two principles suggest that the tilted layers are older than the horizontal layers?

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

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Definitions:

Occipital

Pertaining to the occipital lobe at the back of the brain, associated with visual processing.

Parietal Bones

The parietal bones are a pair of bones located on either side of the skull, forming the roof and sides of the cranium.

Frontal

Pertaining to the forehead or the frontal bone of the skull, often used in reference to the lobe of the brain located behind the forehead.

Temporal Bones

Paired bones that form part of the side and base of the skull, housing the organs of hearing and equilibrium.