The principle used to determine the age of rocks by ordering them from oldest on the bottom to the youngest on the top is called the principle of
A)superposition.
B)crosscutting.
C)inclusions.
D)unconformities.

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The principle of superposition states that in an undisturbed sequence of sedimentary or volcanic rocks, the oldest rocks are at the bottom and the youngest rocks are at the top. This principle is used to determine the relative ages of rocks in a given area.

The Principle Used to Determine the Age of Rocks by Ordering