Question: What are the 5 principles of relative dating?

What are the 7 main principles for relative dating?

Terms in this set (7)Principle of Original Horizontality. Principle of Lateral Continuity. Principle of Superposition. Principle of Inclusions. Principle of Cross-cutting Relationships. Principle of Unconformities. Principle of Fossil Succession.

What are the 3 main laws of relative dating?

SummarySediments are deposited horizontally. This is original horizontality.The oldest sedimentary rocks are at the bottom of the sequence. This is the law of superposition.Rock layers are laterally continuous. Rock B cuts across rock A. A gap in a rock sequence is an unconformity.Jul 3, 2019

What does the term plunging fold mean?

A plunging fold is a fold that is tilted downwards in space, parallel to the fold hinge plane.

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