(a) what is the highest elevation of raccoon ridge? (hint it’s in the northeastern quarter of the map. it is the ridge that runs between hilltop rd and george brown rd.)
(b) who is credited with the principle of fossil succession?
(c) who is considered the father of modern geology?
(d) give an example of a key bed.
(e) what rock type is best for obtaining the absolute age using radiometric dating?