Which of the Following Geologic Principle Is Directly Applicable to a Tilted

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following geologic principle is directly applicable to a tilted layer of the Grand Canyon originally being deposited in a flat, horizontal manner?

• A) The principle of superposition states that sediments accumulate in horizontal layers and are tilted or folded after deposition occurs
• B) The principle of crosscutting relationships states that sediments accumulate in horizontal layers and are tilted or folded after deposition occurs
• C) The principle of original horizontality states that sediments accumulate in horizontal layers and are tilted or folded after deposition occurs
• D) The principle of included fragments states that sediments accumulate in horizontal layers and are tilted or folded after deposition occurs on
• E) The principle of faunal succession states that sediments accumulate in horizontal layers and are tilted or folded after deposition occurs

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