That Each Successive Layer of Sediments Is Deposited on Top

question 138

Multiple Choice

That each successive layer of sediments is deposited on top of the previous layer, and hence is younger than the lower layer, is a statement of the

• A) theory of plate tectonics.
• B) principle of superposition.
• C) concept of uniformitarianism.
• D) law of catastrophism.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, associated with decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Inhibit Impulses

The psychological process of restraining or controlling one's spontaneous desires or behaviors.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the axons of neurons, which speeds up signal transmission.

Pre-frontal Cortex

A region at the front of the brain associated with complex behaviors, decision making, and moderating social conduct.