Statements (18)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
physical phenomenon
geological law |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:superposition_principle
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
stratigraphy
sedimentary rock layers |
| gptkbp:formedBy |
gptkb:Nicolas_Steno
1669 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
law of superposition
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
principle of original horizontality
fossil succession principle of cross-cutting relationships |
| gptkbp:state |
in any undisturbed sequence of rocks deposited in layers, the youngest layer is on top and the oldest on bottom
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
archaeology
geology relative dating |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Steno's_laws_of_stratigraphy
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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