ConcepTest: Relative Layer Age #4
This material was originally created for
Starting Point:Introductory Geology
and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
Question:
Examine the image of rock layers below. Which statement is most accurate?
Image courtesy of USGS.
a. Layers A and E are the same age.
b. Layers B and D are the same age.
c. Layers C and F are the same age.
Image courtesy of USGS.
a. Layers A and E are the same age.
b. Layers B and D are the same age.
c. Layers C and F are the same age.
Student Responses:
No data yet. The correct response is c.
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