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The principle of lateral continuity states that ______. Multiple choice question. sedimentary layers extend until they are cut by younger sedimentary layers sedimentary layers always cover a wide area, extending for tens of kilometers in all directions sedimentary layers extend laterally until they taper out sediments are originally laid down as horizontal layers

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all rock layers are laterally continuous and may be broken up or displaced by later events

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so basically sedimentary layer extend until they are cut by younger sedimentary layers

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