Match each law or principle to its description. 1. law of original horizontality
Match each law or principle to its description.
1. law of original horizontality 2. law of superposition 3. law of original lateral continuity 4. law of cross-cutting or intrusive relationships
a) Sediment gets pulled down by gravity in a horizontal and flat layer. b) Sediment continues to spread in a flat plane until it hits an edge or runs out of material. c) If there is a fracture or intrusive feature seen in rock strata, it is younger than the rock strata. d) The youngest strata are at the top and the oldest are at the bottom.