The law of superposition establishes ________.
A)the absolute age of any strata
B)the relative ages in a layered sedimentary or volcanic sequence
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 a layered sedimentary or volcanic sequence, the layers of rock are arranged in order of their relative ages with the oldest deposits on the bottom and the youngest on top. It does not provide the absolute age of any strata, nor does it explain why the oldest rocks are never found in the bottoms of deep canyons.

The Law of Superposition Establishes ________