GC B3 Formation of Layers

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This presentation will introduce you to three principles that determine how rock layers are formed: original horizontality, superposition, and cross-cutting relationships. Once you understand these principles, you can use them to solve mysteries about the stories contained in the rocks.

A non-narrated version of the PowerPoint and a script are provided for teachers who would find them useful for presenting the material to their students.

The Geologic Column

Formation of Layers