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17. Which eroded rock layer caused the formation of unconformity in column I and II a. black shale in column I b. gray sandstone in column III c. tan limestone in column Il d. brown sandstone in column I

17. Which eroded rock layer caused the formation of unconformity in column I and II a. black shale in column I b. gray sandstone in column III c. tan limestone in column Il d. brown sandstone in column I

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Column I Column II Column III Green shale Brown siltstone Glacial soil Tan limestone Conglomerate Brown siltstone Red sandstone Green shale Conglomerate Unconformity Gray siltstone Tan limestone BE Green shale Brown sandstone Red sandstone Black shale B Gray siltstone Gray sandstone B C Gray limestone Brown sandstone Tan limestone A 16. Which is TRUE about the fault in column l? a. It is younger than the unconformity in column II b. It is older than the gray sandstone in column III. c. It is younger than the brown sandstone in column II d. All of above are correct 17. Which eroded rock layer caused the formation of unconformity in column I and II a. black shale in column b. gray sandstone in column III c. tan limestone in column II d. brown sandstone in column I 18. Which is the oldest rock layer? a. Gray limestone in column I b. Brown sandstone in column II c. Tan limestone in column III d. All of the given layers have the same age.
Transcribed Image Text:Column I Column II Column III Green shale Brown siltstone Glacial soil Tan limestone Conglomerate Brown siltstone Red sandstone Green shale Conglomerate Unconformity Gray siltstone Tan limestone BE Green shale Brown sandstone Red sandstone Black shale B Gray siltstone Gray sandstone B C Gray limestone Brown sandstone Tan limestone A 16. Which is TRUE about the fault in column l? a. It is younger than the unconformity in column II b. It is older than the gray sandstone in column III. c. It is younger than the brown sandstone in column II d. All of above are correct 17. Which eroded rock layer caused the formation of unconformity in column I and II a. black shale in column b. gray sandstone in column III c. tan limestone in column II d. brown sandstone in column I 18. Which is the oldest rock layer? a. Gray limestone in column I b. Brown sandstone in column II c. Tan limestone in column III d. All of the given layers have the same age.
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