rrange the following rock layers in order from youngest to oldest using the principles of relative dating and answer the questions. It is easier to determine the order of events by working your way from the oldest (bottom) to the youngest (top).

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Arrange the following rock layers in order from youngest to oldest using the principles of relative
dating and answer the questions. It is easier to determine the order of events by working your way
from the oldest (bottom) to the youngest (top).
 
 
G
R
W Erosion O
P
G
C
Youngest
Fault A
-Erosion I
Oldest
Is Fault A younger or older than units G and C?
Younger OR
Older
What geologic principle did you use to determine this?
Transcribed Image Text:G R W Erosion O P G C Youngest Fault A -Erosion I Oldest Is Fault A younger or older than units G and C? Younger OR Older What geologic principle did you use to determine this?
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