A geologist studies the rock layers at a site to determine the geologic history. The table summarizes her data.
Rock Layer Data
Time of Deposition (millions of years ago)
250 to 200
290
Depositional
Rock Layer
Environment
Swamp covering the area Coal and Mudstone
Large volcanic
Igneous Rock
eruption in the area
Symbol
330 to 250
Desert covering the area
Sandstone
390 to 330
430 to 390
High-energy mountain river
Warm. shallow ocean covering the area
Conglomerate
Limestone
According to this information, which diagram matches the order in which the layers were deposited?
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Based on the given information, the correct order in which the layers were deposited is as follows:
1. Large volcanic eruption in the area - Igneous Rock
2. Warm, shallow ocean covering the area - Limestone
3. High-energy mountain river - Conglomerate
4. Desert covering the area - Sandstone
5. Swamp covering the area - Coal and Mudstone
Therefore, the diagram that matches this order is Diagram B.
Based on the information provided, the correct order of deposition for the rock layers is as follows:
1. Large volcanic eruption in the area (Igneous Rock)
2. Desert covering the area (Sandstone)
3. Warm, shallow ocean covering the area (Limestone)
4. High-energy mountain river (Conglomerate)
5. Swamp covering the area (Coal and Mudstone)
Therefore, the diagram that matches the order in which the layers were deposited would be:
Igneous Rock
Sandstone
Limestone
Conglomerate
Coal and Mudstone
To determine the correct diagram that matches the order in which the layers were deposited, we need to analyze the information provided in the table. Let's take a look at the sedimentary rock layers first:
1. The first rock layer is a swamp covering the area, which deposited coal and mudstone. This layer is dated between 250 to 200 million years ago.
2. The next rock layer is a desert covering the area, which deposited sandstone. This layer is dated between 330 to 250 million years ago.
3. The third rock layer is a high-energy mountain river, which deposited conglomerate. This layer is dated between 390 to 330 million years ago.
4. Lastly, the fourth rock layer is a warm, shallow ocean covering the area, which deposited limestone. This layer is dated between 430 to 390 million years ago.
Based on this information, the correct order of deposition for the rock layers is:
1. Swamp (coal and mudstone)
2. Desert (sandstone)
3. High-energy mountain river (conglomerate)
4. Warm, shallow ocean (limestone)
Now, we can compare the order of deposition with the given diagrams to find the one that matches.
Unfortunately, without the actual diagrams present in your question, it is not possible to determine the exact number of the diagram that matches the order of deposition. Please provide the diagrams for further analysis.