These layers have not been overturned or folded. Based on that, which layer is the oldest?
ANo. A is on top, which means the other layers had to be there before it could be deposited. A is younger than B and C
These layers have not been overturned or folded. Based on that, which layer is the oldest?
ANo. A is on top, which means the other layers had to be there before it could be deposited. A is younger than B and C.
BNo. By the law of Superposition, layer C had to be in place before B could form on top of it. Layer B is older than A, but younger than C.
CYes! As the bottom layer, the Law of Superposition tells us that it is older than layers A and B. This layer had to be in place before A and B could form on top of it..
DNo. Layer D is actually a pile of rock