Which of the following geologic principle is directly applicable to the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon being at the bottom of the canyon?
A) The principle of superposition states that the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon should be located at the bottom of the canyon
B) The principle of crosscutting relationships states that the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon should be located at the bottom of the canyon
C) The principle of original horizontality states that the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon should be located at the bottom of the canyon
D) The principle of included fragments states that the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon should be located at the bottom of the canyon
E) The principle of faunal succession states that the oldest layer of the Grand Canyon should be located at the bottom of the canyon

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The principle of superposition directly states that in an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rocks, each layer is older than the one above and younger than the one below, which applies to the arrangement of the Grand Canyon's layers.

Which of the Following Geologic Principle Is Directly Applicable to the Oldest