1. Which of the following organisms is more likely to be preserved in the rock r

Question

1. Which of the following organisms is more likely to be preserved in the rock record as a fossil? Choose one or more:

cactus

elephant

cheetah

clam

jellyfish

lobster

slug

2. Select statements true of unconformities. Choose one or more:

A. Unconformities represent periods of active deposition in the rock record.

B. There are three major types of unconformities.

C. Unconformities represent periods of nondeposition in the rock record.

D. Unconformities represent periods of erosion in the rock record.

3.

Order the steps in the formation of an angular unconformity tems (4 items) Drag and drop into the appropriate area) Items in order Start Sediments are deposited and lithified. 1 Erosion takes place. 2 Regional mountain building takes place, and sedimentary ayers are folded into anticlines and synclines. 3 Sediments are deposited on p of an erosional surface. 4 Finish

Explanation / Answer

1. Hard things or hard parts of animals or plants can become good fossil. Like bones of elephant, cheeta and imprints of cactus.

2. The correct statements are as follows:

B. There are three major types of unconformities.

C. Unconformities represent periods of nondeposition in the rock record.

D. Unconformities represent periods of erosion in the rock record.

3. Correct sequence is as follows:

a) Sediments are deposited and lithified

b) Regional mountain building takes place & sedimentary layers are folded into anticlines & synclines.

c) Erosion takes place

d) Sediments are deposited on top of an erosional surface.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse 1
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.