Practice #3
The image below represents a cross section of rock layers. Use the Principles/Laws of Relative Dating to place each of the
below the image. You must explain why you placed the rocks in that order by referencing the principles/laws from your
rock layers in order from oldest to youngest by writing the letters A through E in the correct order on the spaces provided
motes.
For example, "Rock X is older than rock Y because according to the law of... or the principle of..."
Oldest
A
B
E
D
Youngest