Question

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According to the principle of _________________, Layers Q, M, O, N and L were not deposited at an angle when they first formed.
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cross-cutting relationships
superposition
lateral continuity
original horizontality
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Answer 1

According to the principle of **original horizontality**, Layers Q, M, O, N, and L were not deposited at an angle when they first formed. This principle states that sedimentary layers are initially deposited horizontally under the action of gravity.