Multiple Choice
Visualize five horizontal sedimentary strata exposed in a cliff or canyon wall identified by consecutive numbers,1 being the lowest bed and 5 being the highest.Which of the following statements concerning the strata is true?
A) Bed 5 is the oldest.
B) Beds l and 3 are older than bed 4.
C) Bed 4 is older than bed 2.
D) Bed 3 is older than beds 2 and 4.
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