Geology Stratigraphy Quiz Form
Test your knowledge of geology stratigraphy. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability.
What is the principle of superposition in stratigraphy?
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Which of the following is the correct order of geological time periods from oldest to youngest?
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Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian
Devonian, Cambrian, Silurian, Ordovician
Silurian, Cambrian, Devonian, Ordovician
Select all types of unconformities found in stratigraphy.
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Angular unconformity
Disconformity
Nonconformity
Concordance
How confident are you in your stratigraphy knowledge?
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Not confident
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Very confident
5
1 is Not confident, 5 is Very confident
Match the geological formation to its corresponding period.
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Rows
Cambrian
Jurassic
Formation
Burgess Shale
Chinle Formation
Morrison Formation
Burgess Shale
Chinle Formation
Morrison Formation
Name a common fossil found in Ordovician strata.
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Which process is responsible for the transformation of sediment into sedimentary rock?
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Lithification
Metamorphism
Weathering
Briefly describe the difference between a formation and a member in stratigraphy.
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Select the sedimentary structures commonly used for stratigraphic correlation.
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Cross-bedding
Ripple marks
Mud cracks
Columnar jointing
Which law states that sedimentary layers are originally deposited horizontally?
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Law of Original Horizontality
Law of Superposition
Law of Cross-Cutting Relationships
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