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QuizMultiple Choice

Relative Dating

Question 8 of 10 • MO-Earth and Space Science A

In which situation is the principle of cross-cutting relationships useful in determining relative age?

Answer
A
A fault breaks through sedimentary layers.
B
Fossils of two different species are found in different rock layers.
C
Sedimentary layers form over millions of years in a lake bottom.
D
Lava flows form on top of one another from several eruptions over time.
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