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Q1. We know that fault Y is younger than rocks D, E, F, and G because of the pri

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Q1. We know that fault Y is younger than rocks D, E, F, and G because of the principle of...?

     (a) Original horizontality

     (b) Inclusions

     (c) Cross-cutting relationships

     (d) Superposition

     (e) Baked contacts

Q2. Fault Y is what type of fault? Hint: examine the offset layers that the fault cuts through.

     (a) Thrust fault

     (b) Normal fault

     (c) Left lateral strike-slip fault

     (d) Right lateral strike-slip fault

Q3. We know igneoud rock I is younger than unites E and F because of the principle?

    (a) Original horizontality

    (b) Inlcusions

    (c) Cross-cutting relationships

     (d) Superposition

     (e) Baked contacts

Q4. The contact (labeled X), which seperate rock C and rock D, is a(n)?

    (a) Strike-Slip fault

    (b) Angular uncomformity

    (c) Disconformity

    (d) Plate boundary

    

Explanation / Answer

1) cross cutting relation

2) thrust fault. A thrust fault is one in which the hanging wall has moved up relative to the footwall.

3) cross cutting relation

4) disconformity. As the rocks above and below are almost parallel