Question

match the law with its definition *
original
horizontalit
cross-cutting
relationship
lateral
continuity
superposition
older layers are
at the bottom
sediment will be
deposited in a
continuous layer
until it slowly
thins out or
encounters a
barrier like a cliff
or mountain
sedimentary
layers are
deposited in
nearly horizontal
layers
the geologic
feature that cuts
across a rock
layer is younger
than the layer it
cuts

Explanation:

• Law of Superposition: States that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the older layers are at the bottom.
• Law of Lateral Continuity: Sediment is deposited in a continuous layer until it thins out or meets a barrier.
• Law of Original Horizontality: Sedimentary layers are deposited in nearly horizontal layers.
• Law of Cross - Cutting Relationship: A geologic feature that cuts across a rock layer is younger than the layer it cuts.

Answer:

• "Older layers are at the bottom" → Superposition
• "Sediment will be deposited in a continuous layer until it slowly thins out or encounters a barrier like a cliff or mountain" → Lateral Continuity
• "Sedimentary layers are deposited in nearly horizontal layers" → Original Horizontality
• "The geologic feature that cuts across a rock layer is younger than the layer it cuts" → Cross - Cutting Relationship