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| − | The '''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 - | + | The '''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 22:49, December 20, 2008
- It has been proposed that this page, :Law of superposition, be titled, "Principle of superposition".
The 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