Which of the following is not a true statement?
A) If you visit the Grand Canyon, the principle of superposition confirms that the deepest rocks in the canyon are older than layers of the canyon walls
B) If you visit the Grand Canyon, the rock record has a continuous set of sedimentary layers from the bottom to the top
C) An unconformity can occur because erosion removed some rock layers before younger layers accumulated
D) An unconformity can occur because no sediment was deposited for a period of time

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The statement "the rock record has a continuous set of sedimentary layers from the bottom to the top" is not entirely true. While the Grand Canyon does have a remarkable record of sedimentary layers, there are gaps in the rock record due to erosional or non-depositional events, which result in unconformities.

Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement