Visualize (Or Draw)five, Horizontal, Sedimentary Strata as Exposed in a Cliff

question 127

Multiple Choice

Visualize (or draw) five, horizontal, sedimentary strata as exposed in a cliff or canyon wall identified by consecutive numbers, 1 being the lowest bed and 5 being the highest.Which of the following statements concerning the strata are true?

• A)bed 5 is the oldest
• B)beds 1 and 3 are older than bed 4
• C)bed 4 is older than bed 2
• D)bed 3 is older than beds 2 and 4

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