Biology
Grade-6
Easy
Question
The law of superposition states that the younger rock layers lie __________ the older layers of rock.
Inside
Above
Below
between
Inside
Above
Below
between
Hint:
- With passing of time the accumulation of minerals and other materials takes place and different layers are formed after a long time period.
The correct answer is: Above
Above
- The superposition principle is used to know age of rocks layers and it states that the oldest layer will be at bottom and younger one will be above the older layer.
- Age of layers can be calculated on the basis of position of rocks layers.
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