Which of the following best explains the law of superposition?

A) In rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top

B) In rock layers, the youngest layers are at the bottom and the oldest are at the top

C) Due to weathering and erosion, we cannot determine the relative age of rock layers

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29 October, 05:11

Which of the following best explains the law of superposition?

A) In rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top

B) In rock layers, the youngest layers are at the bottom and the oldest are at the top

C) Due to weathering and erosion, we cannot determine the relative age of rock layers

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Tori Tapia · Answer 1

Its A

Oldest on the bottom bcuz of pressure

and newest on the top

let me try to find my diagram if i can find it ita fron last year. oof actaully when i was in 6th

nvm couldn't find it but ik i have it.

Alondra Hebert · Answer 2

Answer: I think A?

Explanation:

the youngest layer is on top and the oldest on bottom.