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| − | + | The '''law (or principle) of superposition''' states that when [[artifacts]] are found in rock or earth that is layered, the deeper layers hold the older artifacts.<ref>National Park Service: [http://www.nps.gov/archive/maca/learnhome/cur_p_glo.htm#p Paleontology Glossary - Principle of superposition]</ref> | |
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Revision as of 18:42, January 3, 2009
The law (or principle) of superposition states that when artifacts are found in rock or earth that is layered, the deeper layers hold the older artifacts.[1]
References
- ↑ National Park Service: Paleontology Glossary - Principle of superposition