This figure shows four numbered river terraces,with 1 being the highest and 4 being the lowest.Which is the youngest terrace?

Name: This figure shows four numbered river terraces,with 1 being the highest and 4 being the lowest.Which is the youngest terrace?
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The principle of superposition states that the youngest layer is on top of the older layers. In this case, terrace 4 is the lowest layer, therefore it is the youngest layer as it was deposited on top of the older layers of terraces 3, 2, and 1.

This Figure Shows Four Numbered River Terraces,with 1 Being the Highest