General Science · Question 188

Question 188 of 200

In an undisturbed sequence of sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layer is normally found

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Correct answer to question 188 (General Science): at the very bottom

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Because sediment settles in order over time, the deepest layers in an undisturbed sequence were laid down first and are therefore the oldest, a principle called superposition.

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