The younger layers of rock in the Grand Canyon are on top of the older layers. Which of Steno’s principles best explains this? A) principle of original horizontality B) principle of superposition C) principle

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The younger layers of rock in the Grand Canyon are on top of the older layers. Which of Steno’s principles best explains this?

A) principle of original horizontality
B) principle of superposition
C) principle of lateral continuity
D) principle of original verticality