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Match each term or statement with a location on the image.

1 .      

Applying the principles of relative dating, place the materials, etc. indicated with letters on the diagram in correct chronological order, where object 1 is the oldest, then object 2, and so forth. [Hint]

For each item below, use the pull-down menu to select the letter which labels the correct part of the image.

The letters A through F appear on an image associated with this question.

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2 .      

Assume a radioactive isotope with a half-life of 1 million years. Match the percent of "parent" material remaining indicated on the figure with the age of the material. 

For each item below, use the pull-down menu to select the letter which labels the correct part of the image.

The letters A through D appear on an image associated with this question.

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3 .      

Match each event with its approximate location in the geologic record. 

For each item below, use the pull-down menu to select the letter which labels the correct part of the image.

The letters A through E appear on an image associated with this question.

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4 .      

Where in North America would you most likely find each of the indicated types of rocks or sediment? 

For each item below, use the pull-down menu to select the letter which labels the correct part of the image.

The letters A through D appear on an image associated with this question.

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