Scientists often use cross-sections of rock to determine the sequence of events in Earth’s history. The cross-section shown represents 30 million years.
W, a sediment layer. X, rock layer. Y, surface layer. Z, soil layer.
Drag the layer of rock into the box that matches with its age in the timeline.
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To determine the sequence of events in Earth's history, scientists often use cross-sections of rock. In this case, we have a cross-section representing 30 million years.
The layers of rock are labeled W, X, Y, and Z.
To determine which layer of rock matches its age in the timeline, we need to analyze the information provided.
Unfortunately, I cannot see the options provided for matching the layers with their ages. Could you please provide the options available for each layer?
In order to determine the sequence of events in Earth's history using a cross-section of rock, we need to determine the relative ages of the different layers. Based on the information given, we can assign the ages as follows:
- W, a sediment layer: It represents the earliest time period, so it would be the oldest layer.
- X, rock layer: It would be the layer that formed after the sediment layer, so it would be younger than W but older than Y and Z.
- Y, surface layer: It represents the most recent time period, so it would be younger than both W and X.
- Z, soil layer: It would be the youngest layer as it would have formed on top of the surface layer over time.
Therefore, the layer of rock (X) would be in between the sediment layer (W) and the surface layer (Y) in the timeline.