How Are Geologic Events Placed in Relative Order

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How are geologic events placed in relative order?

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Definitions:

Inversion

A term that can refer to the process of turning something inside out or upside down, but in genetics, it describes a chromosome rearrangement in which a segment of a chromosome is reversed end to end.

Eversion

The movement of the sole of the foot away from the median plane.

Ankle Joint

The joint where the tibia, fibula, and the talus of the foot meet, allowing for movement such as walking and running.

Gomphoses

A type of fibrous joint that anchors a tooth to its socket in the jawbone.