Which of the geologic principles listed here is incorrectly defined?

a. The principle of cross-cutting relationships states that the fault or intrusion that cuts across several rock layers is older than these layers.
b. The principle of superposition states that in an undisturbed sequence of rock layers, the older layers are at the bottom of the sequence and the younger layers are at the top.
c. The principle of lateral continuity states that sedimentary beds originate as layers that extend in all directions until they thin out at the edge.
d. The principle of inclusions states that an inclusion within a rock layer is older than that layer.
e. The principle of original horizontality states that sediment is initially deposited in a horizontal position.


Ans: a. The principle of cross-cutting relationships states that the fault or intrusion that cuts across several rock layers is older than these layers.

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