ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

EMBRYOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In sedimentary rock layers the younger rock is found at the top, this law is called the
A
law of original horizontality
B
law of superposition
C
law of cross-cutting
D
mineral orientation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -law of superposition, a major principle of stratigraphy stating that within a sequence of layers of sedimentary rock, the oldest layer is at the base and that the layers are progressively younger with ascending order in the sequence.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Law of Superposition says that within the layers of sedimentary rock, the youngest layer is at the top. As you go further, each layer below is older.

Detailed explanation-3: -The law of superposition is one of the principles of geology scientists use to determine the relative ages of rock strata, or layers. This principle states that layers of rock are superimposed, or laid down one on top of another. The oldest rock strata will be on the bottom and the youngest at the top.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main law is the law of superposition. This law states that deeper rock layers are older than layers closer to the surface. An unconformity is a gap in rock layers. They occur where older rock layers eroded away completely before new rock layers were deposited.

Detailed explanation-5: -The principle of superposition states that the oldest sedimentary rock units are at the bottom, and the youngest are at the top. Based on this, layer C is oldest, followed by B and A. So the full sequence of events is as follows: Layer C formed.

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