The Law of Superposition states: rock layers closest to the bottom are the newest rock layers closest to the surface are the newest rock layer vertical placement has no bearing on the layer's age

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The Law of Superposition states:

rock layers closest to the bottom are the newest
rock layers closest to the surface are the newest
rock layer vertical placement has no bearing on the layer's age

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It states rock layers that are closest to the surface are the newest.

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It states that rocks closer to the top are newest.

Karan Singh Dhir answered Jan 18, 2017

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