The principle of ___ holds that, in a stack of horizontal layers the oldest layer is on the bottom and the layers become younger upward.

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The principle of superposition is a fundamental concept in geology and states that in a stack of horizontal layers, the oldest layer is on the bottom and the layers become younger upward. It is based on the assumption that unless disturbed, each layer is deposited on top of the previous layer, creating a sequence of layers with the oldest on the bottom and the youngest on the top.

The Principle of ___ Holds That, in a Stack of Horizontal