Below are events that occurred during the early Precambrian, late Precambrian, e

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Below are events that occurred during the early Precambrian, late Precambrian, early Paleozoic and late Paleozoic. Please order the events below from earliest (4) to youngest (1).

a.) During this time period sediments that will be metamorphosed and turn into the Vishnu and Brahma Schists were deposited. These units were then intruded by granite, uplifted, and eroded.

b.) The rocks that were deposited during this time period contain numerous kinds of fossils including shells, trilobites, coral and other reef-dwelling organisms.

c.) During this time period there were fluctuations between continental and marine settings. Deposits include limestone, shale, and sandstone.

d.) Rocks deposited during this period include red sandstones and mudrocks that contain cross beds, plant fossils, and preserved lizard tracks.

Explanation / Answer

The sequence would be as shown bellow in which 4 being the oldest and the 1 being the youngest

1: Option D

2: Option B

3: Option C

4: Option A

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