A scientist is studying a section of exposed sedimentary rock layers, that

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are near a fault line? Using geologic principles name the principle that you think could explain this observation and give a reasonable explanation as to why you think so.

Layer A - top layer - contains fossils dated at 20,000 years old.
Layer B - next layer down - contains fossils dated at 100,000 years old
Layer C - third layer down, contains fossils dated at 400, 000 years old
Layer D - bottom layer contained fossils 800,000 years old



Yes this is my science homework,it's the only question on the page I can't figure out. Please no "Do your own homework" I'm just asking for a little help. Please and thank you.
 
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