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    The principle of original horizontality states that layers of sediment are originally deposited horizontally under the action of gravity. It is a relative...
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    1978, pg. 115, "The Principle of Superposition and Original Horizontality;" pg. 116: The Law of Faunal Succession, "The Principle of Crosscutting Relations;"...
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  • superposition Principle of cross-cutting relationships Principle of lateral continuity Principle of original horizontality History of paleontology Winchester...
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  • Principle of original horizontality – Layers of sediment are deposited approximately horizontally under the action of gravity Principle of superposition –...
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  • Earth Revealed: Introductory Geology (category PBS original programming)
    cross-sections, sedimentation and sedimentary layering, the principle of original horizontality, major structures of rocks – including fractures, joints, faults, folds...
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    the development of fundamental geologic laws such as the law of superposition, the principle of original horizontality, principle of lateral continuity...
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    them. The principle of original horizontality states that the deposition of sediments occurs as essentially horizontal beds. Observation of modern marine...
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    the topic of: Cross-cutting relationships Principle of faunal succession Principle of lateral continuity Principle of original horizontality Cross Cutting...
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    it. The principle of original horizontality states that the deposition of sediments occurs as essentially horizontal beds. The principles of lithostratigraphy...
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    Sedimentary rocks form under the influence of gravity and typically are deposited in horizontal or near horizontal layers or strata, and may be referred to...
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