Principles of deposition Flashcards
1
Q
Law of superposition
A
younger layers of rock sit on top older layers
2
Q
Law of original horizontality
A
layers of sedimentary rock are originally deposited flat
3
Q
Law of crosscutting relationships
A
rock layers must be older than the intrusion that disturbs them
4
Q
Law of continuity
A
layers are continuous until they encounter other solid bodies that blocks out their deposition until they are acted on
