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A diagram shows a cutaway view of layers of rock. The top horizontal layer is labeled A. Under that layer is another horizontal layer labeled B. Layer D is under layer B and is tilted. Under that layer is layer E, which is also tilted. Under that layer is layer F, which is tilted. Under that layer is layer G, also tilted. Layer J appears under layer G. Layer I cuts horizontally through layers B, D, E, F, G, and J. A line labeled H cuts diagonally through layers A, B, E, F, and G.

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Response area formed first. Response area formed more recently. Response area was the last to form.
Fault HLayer GLayer F

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To answer the question about the formation of the layers and fault in the diagram, follow this reasoning:

  1. Layer G: Since it is the lowest layer shown in the diagram and is tilted, it formed before the other layers above it (including fault H).

    Response for Layer G: Response area formed first.

  2. Layer F: Similar to Layer G, this layer is tilted and is above Layer G, indicating it formed after Layer G.

    Response for Layer F: Response area formed more recently.

  3. Fault H: This fault cuts through multiple layers, including A, B, E, F, and G. Since it's a fault, it would have formed most recently after all these layers were already present.

    Response for Fault H: Response area was the last to form.

So the correct responses are:

  • Layer G: Response area formed first.
  • Layer F: Response area formed more recently.
  • Fault H: Response area was the last to form.