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maegan_martin

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That each successive layer of sediments is deposited on top of the previous layer, and hence is younger than the lower layer, is a statement of the
 a. theory of plate tectonics.
  b. principle of superposition.
  c. concept of uniformitarianism.
  d. law of catastrophism.

Question 2

If 20.0 g of compound XY decomposes to form 12.0 g of element X and 8.00 g of element Y, ______________ g of element X will be formed by the decomposition of 40.0 g of compound XY.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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