Asked by justin

The diagram shows horizontal rock layers.



According to the law of superposition, which statement is supported by the diagram?

Layer C is the oldest layer.
Layer B is younger than layer D.
Layer C is older than layer A.
Layer D is the youngest layer.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Layer C is older than layer A.

Reason: By the law of superposition, in undisturbed horizontal strata the lower layers formed before (are older than) the ones above them. Since C lies below A, C is older than A.