Question: Compared to the other colored rock in the picture, the formation time of the red rock is:
A. Earlier
B. Basically the same
C. Later
D. Impossible to determine
Clues:
1. The image shows a layered rock formation, indicating sedimentary deposition.
2. The majority of the rock is reddish-brown in color.
3. There is a distinct, lighter-colored (grayish-white) rock layer.
4. The lighter-colored layer is positioned between an upper layer of red rock and a lower layer of red rock.
5. The layers appear to be parallel and continuous, suggesting an uninterrupted sequence of deposition.
Answer: B
Category: Astronomy and Geography