GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

FOSSILS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The youngest layer of rock is always found ____
A
in the top layers
B
in the middle layers
C
in the bottom layers
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The principle of superposition states that in an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rocks, each layer of rock is older than the one above it and younger than the one below it (Figures 1 and 2). Accordingly, the oldest rocks in a sequence are at the bottom and the youngest rocks are at the top.

Detailed explanation-2: -The law of superposition states that rock strata (layers) farthest from the ground surface are the oldest (formed first) and rock strata (layers) closest to the ground surface are the youngest (formed most recently).

Detailed explanation-3: -The bottom layer of rock forms first, which means it is oldest. Each layer above that is younger, and the top layer is youngest of all.

Detailed explanation-4: -Superposition. Sedimentary rocks are deposited one on top of another. Therefore, the youngest layers are found at the top, and the oldest layers are found at the bottom of the sequence.

Detailed explanation-5: -Law of Superposition-which states that, in any undisturbed sequence of rocks deposited in layers, the youngest layer is on top and the oldest on bottom, each layer being younger than the one beneath it and older than the one above it.

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