The law of superposition states that layers of sedimentary rock are

A.

ordered in a repeating pattern, with every third layer being identical.

B.

ordered in a time sequence, with the oldest layers on the bottom and the youngest on top.

C.

ordered according to the age of the volcano that created the layer.

D.

ordered in a random fashion, with the age of the rock varying wildly from one layer to the next.

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Slick

10 July, 14:53

The law of superposition states that layers of sedimentary rock are

A.

ordered in a repeating pattern, with every third layer being identical.

B.

ordered in a time sequence, with the oldest layers on the bottom and the youngest on top.

C.

ordered according to the age of the volcano that created the layer.

D.

ordered in a random fashion, with the age of the rock varying wildly from one layer to the next.

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Riya Blankenship · Answer 1

Sedimentary Rock layers over time and if there is a cliff area where you can see all the layering, there is no rhyme or reason to it, just simply grows with time. B