Where is the oldest layer in this tilted sequence of sedimentary rocks?
A)at the top of the hill in the center of the photograph
B)the darkest layers will be the oldest
C)the layers on the lower left part of the photograph
D)the layers on the right of the photograph

Question

Where is the oldest layer in this tilted sequence of sedimentary rocks? 
A)at the top of the hill in the center of the photograph 
B)the darkest layers will be the oldest 
C)the layers on the lower left part of the photograph 
D)the layers on the right of the photograph

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a tilted sequence of sedimentary rocks, the oldest layer will be found at the bottom and the youngest layer at the top. In this photograph, the layers on the lower left part of the photograph are the lowest exposed layers, and thus, they are the oldest.

Where Is the Oldest Layer in This Tilted Sequence of Sedimentary