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Which relative dating principle allows us to conclude that layer R is younger than layer M? [answer1] Which is older, layer M or fault X? [answer2] Which is younger, unit H or fault X? [answer3] The previous question is based on which relative dating principle? [answer4]  

Regional metamorphism can be found in which tectonic setting?

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. Clast size of sandstone is smaller than that of conglomerate. [answer1] A conglomerate has well-rounded clasts while a breccia has angular clasts. [answer2] Rock salt and gypsum are classified a clastic sedimentary rock type. [answer3]

Which of the following sedimentary rocks can contain evidence of marine life, or form from shelled organisms? Check all that apply.  

(a) What is the discharge for 50-year flood? ~[answer1]cfs (b) If the Patuxent Rive floods when discharge exceeds 10,000 cfs, what is the recurrence interval for flooding? ~[answer2]years (c) What is the probability of the Patuxent River flooding next year? [answer3]%

The structure below is not overturned. Which rock unit is the oldest?

Which of the following can be used to identify metamorphic grade?

Part I. Identify (tell what it is AND how it fits into the study of the NT world): 15. Nero

Because many of the same cardiac cells are innervated by both parasympathetic and sympathetic fibers, the influence of the two divisions on the heart is synergistic, meaning contraction is strongest when both divisions act together.

The bending of light rays is called reflection.