Which of the following states that older strata are laid down below younger strata?
A) the principle of cross-cutting relationships
B) the principle of original horizontality
C) the principle of superposition
D) the principle of faunal succession

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The principle of superposition states that in an undisturbed sequence of sedimentary rocks, the oldest rocks are at the bottom and the youngest rocks are at the top. This means that older strata are laid down below younger strata.

Which of the Following States That Older Strata Are Laid