The Principle of Original Horizontality States That Each

question 163

Multiple Choice

The principle of original horizontality states that each

• A)sedimentary layer is older than the layer above.
• B)sedimentary layer is younger than the layer above.
• C)new layer of sediment is laid down nearly horizontally over older sediment.
• D)new layer of sediment is laid down accordingly.

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