Which of the following is untrue of the law of superposition?
A) Stratigraphic analysis is fundamentally based on the law of superposition.
B) The law of superposition provides a framework for relative date estimates
C) The law of superposition provides a framework for absolute date determinations
D) The law of superposition states that younger layers overlay older layers
E) The law of superposition can be combined with analysis of faunal remains to arrive at relative date estimates
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A) fossil.
B)
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Q11: Relative dating methods
A) provide an age estimate
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