Visualize five, horizontal, sedimentary strata exposed in a cliff or canyon wall identified by consecutive numbers, 1 being the lowest bed and 5 being the highest. Which of the following statements concerning the strata are true?
A bed 5 is the oldest
B beds 1 is oldest
C bed 4 is older than bed 2
D bed 3 is older than beds 2 and 4
The correct Answer Is B
B beds 1 is oldest
A bed 5 is the oldest
B beds 1 is oldest
C bed 4 is older than bed 2
D bed 3 is older than beds 2 and 4
The correct Answer Is B
B beds 1 is oldest
