Which of the following best describes the fundamental concept of superposition?
A)Strata with fossils are generally deposited on strata with no fossils.
B)Older strata generally are deposited on younger strata without intervening, intermediate age strata.
C)Older fossils in younger strata indicate a locally inverted geologic time scale.
D)Any sedimentary deposit accumulates on older rock or sediment layers.

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The concept of superposition states that any sedimentary deposit accumulates on top of older rock or sediment layers. This means that the sedimentary layers on the top are younger than the layers beneath them.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Fundamental Concept of Superposition