Which of the Following Best Describes the Fundamental Concept of Superposition

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the fundamental concept of superposition?

• A)Older fossils in younger strata indicate a locally inverted geologic time scale.
• B)Any sedimentary deposit accumulates on older rock or sediment layers.
• C)Older strata generally are deposited on younger strata without intervening, intermediate age strata.
• D)Strata with fossils are generally deposited on strata with no fossils.

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