The Principle of Original Horizontality Is Based on the Fact

question 57

Multiple Choice

The principle of original horizontality is based on the fact that:

• A) sediment usually accumulates in horizontal layers.
• B) sedimentary rocks generally become younger from bottom to top.
• C) sedimentary rocks must be older than an intruding dike.
• D) rocks can be dated by studying radioactive decay of the elements.

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