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Q: When looking at layers of sediment which is the newest layer of rock?
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What is a stratified aquifer?

It is where a layer of underground water is sandwiched between layers of sediment and rock.


What is the process in which layer upon layer of sediment builds up and pressure from the upper layers causes the lower layers to stick together and form solid rock?

Lithification.


The Law of Thermodynamics says that the oldest layer of sediment will be found beneath younger layers of sediments.?

true A+


The law of thermodynamics says that the oldest layer of sediments will be found beneath younger layers of sediment?

true A+


Is it true that the Law of Thermodynamics says that the oldest layer of sediment will be found beneath younger layers of sediments?

FALSE


What is the layer of sediment called?

It is called sedimentation.


What are two ways that a rock layer can cause a gap in geologic record?

When rock layers are eroded or when a sediment is not deposited for a long period of time.


What is the plural of layer?

The plural of layer is layers.


How many layers in a plasma layer?

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Why are abyssal plains extremely flat?

The abyssal plain is the flattest place on Earth because it lies under a layer of sediment 500 to 1000m (about 1600 to 3300 ft) thick. The sediment has made the abyssal plain the flattest place on Earth.


What is layer of deposited layer of rock and soil?

i think its sediment


What layer of organic sediment?

Peat