Multiple Choice
The principle of original horizontality states that each
A) sedimentary layer is older than the layer above.
B) sedimentary layer is younger than the layer above.
C) new layer of sediment is laid down nearly horizontally over older sediment.
D) new layer of sediment is laid down accordingly.
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