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Middle School Earth and Space Science Flashcards: Sequence Earth History

Study Sequence Earth History in Middle School Earth and Space Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What does the principle of inclusions state about rock fragments inside another rock?

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ANSWER

Included fragments are older than the rock that contains them. Fragments must exist before being incorporated into new rock.

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This deck focuses on Sequence Earth History, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for Middle School Earth and Space Science.

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Two simplified rock columns from different locations are shown. Top is younger in each column. These show relative order only. Column 1 (top → bottom): A1: Sandstone B1: Volcanic ash (marker bed) C1: Shale with Fossil P (ammonite) Column 2 (top → bottom): A2: Limestone B2: Volcanic ash (same marker bed) C2: Shale with Fossil P (ammonite) Which comparison is supported by the evidence?
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