The law of superposition establishes _________.
A) the relative ages in a layered sedimentary or volcanic sequence
B) the absolute age of any strata
C) the oldest deposits are always on top
D) why the oldest rocks are never found in the bottoms of deep canyons

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The law of superposition states that in any undisturbed sequence of rocks deposited in layers, the youngest layer is on top and the oldest on the bottom, each layer being younger than the one beneath it and older than the one above it. This principle allows for the determination of the relative ages of layered sedimentary or volcanic sequences.

The Law of Superposition Establishes _________