Which of the following best describes the fundamental concept of superposition?
A) Older strata generally are deposited on younger strata without intervening, intermediate age strata.
B) Strata with fossils are generally deposited on strata with no fossils.
C) Any sedimentary deposit accumulates on older rock or sediment layers.
D) Older fossils in younger strata indicate a locally inverted geologic time scale.

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The principle of superposition states that in an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rocks, each layer of rock is older than the one above and younger than the one below it. This principle allows geologists to determine the relative ages of the rocks in a sequence.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Fundamental Concept of Superposition