Question

Imagine that you are buying books one by one and then piling them up after reading them. Which geologic concept could you use to identify the topmost book as the newest?

A.
principle of inclusion
B.
principle of lateral continuity
C.
law of superposition
D.
principle of unconformities

Answer 1

Law of superposition

Answer 2

Answer: Law of superposition.

Explanation: The law of superposition is an axiom that can be used as the basis of geology and archaeology.

This is a form of relative dating which can be used to determine the age of the rock. It states that the oldest layer will be at the bottom of the sequence and the newest layer formed will be at the top of the sequence.

Buying books and piling the books after reading them shows the law of superposition.