A geologist studies the rock layers at a site to determine the geologic history. The table summarizes her data.

Question

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?
(1 point)

Answer 1

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.