What principle allows geologists to deduce that folds in beds occurred after deposition?
A) principle of uniformitarianism
B) principle of superposition
C) principle of lateral continuity
D) principle of original horizontality

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The principle of original horizontality states that sedimentary layers are originally deposited in horizontal layers. Folds in these layers can only occur after deposition, so the principle of original horizontality would indicate that folds occurred after deposition.

What Principle Allows Geologists to Deduce That Folds in Beds