This is the equation for finding the area of a rectangle.
A = lw
24
16
What has to be broken before you can use it?
an egg
What is the principle of Superposition?
Oldest rock layers are on the bottom and the youngest are on the top
This is the equation for finding area of a triangle.
A = (bh)/2 or 1/2bh
What is 9^3 (exponent)
729
What begins with T, finishes with T, and has T in it?
a teapot
Define Unconformities
A gap in the rock record
This is the equation for finding the area of a rectangle.
A(R) = l x w
what is 2^5
32
What goes up but never comes back down?
your age
Define Correlation
matching fossils in one rock layer to another
This is how you find the area of a square.
A=side squared
What is the value of:
84
4,096
No matter what, what can you always count on?
your fingers
What causes a rock layer to grind against another forcing its way to the top layers?
*hint: starts with a "U"
Uplift
This is how you find area of a triangle.
A=bh/2
What is the value of:
23 + 32 - 42
6 + (-2 + -5)
-1
What is full of holes but still holds water?
a sponge
What are the five principles of relative age dating?
1. Superposition
2. Cross-cutting relationships
3. Inclusions
4. Lateral Continuity
5. Original Horizontality