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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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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.
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.
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