Question

The diagram below shows different layers of sedimentary rocks.

Picture showing seven layers of rocks of different colors labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, and G from top to bottom; A and B are parallel horizontal layers at the top of the diagram and C, D, E, F, and G are slanted layers with C closest to the surface and G at the bottom.

Based on the diagram, which of these inferences is most likely correct?

A.Layer A is older than Layer B.
B.Layer C is older than Layer E.
C.Layer F is younger than Layer D.
D.Layer B is younger than Layer G.

Answer 1

Picture showing seven layers of rocks of different colors labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, and G from top to bottom;
A and B are parallel horizontal layers at the top of the diagram;
C, D, E, F, and G are slanted layers with C closest to the surface and G at the bottom.

The inference that is most likely correct is that (C) Layer F is younger than Layer D.