Question

Which of these provides the most creative method to date rocks based on their position in a layer?

Select one:
a. Law of Superposition
b. Law of Unconformities
c. Principle of Uniformitarianism
d. Principle of Original Horizontality

Answer 1

The correct option is A.
The law of superposition is a law in geology that states that in an undisturbed horizontal layers of rocks, the rocks at the bottom of the layers occurred first and is older than the rocks at the top of the layers. The law of superposition is used by geologist to estimate the ages of rocks.