Which of the Following Geologic Principle Is Directly Applicable to the Oldest

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following geologic principle is directly applicable to the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon being at the bottom of the canyon?

• A) The principle of superposition states that the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon should be located at the bottom of the canyon
• B) The principle of crosscutting relationships states that the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon should be located at the bottom of the canyon
• C) The principle of original horizontality states that the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon should be located at the bottom of the canyon
• D) The principle of included fragments states that the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon should be located at the bottom of the canyon
• E) The principle of faunal succession states that the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon should be located at the bottom of the canyon

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