6. When standing in a stream bed, you observe identical layers of sedimentary strata on both sides of the bed. Which came first, the sedimentary rocks, or the stream? Explain your reasoning, including what principle you are using.

How did the environment influence settlement patterns in colonial america? * 1 point a. early settlers stayed near rivers for farmland and transportation b. early settlers stayed in hilly areas to avoid frequent floods in coastal areas c. early settlers quickly moved to the mountains to avoid hot summers d. early settlers only lived on coastal islands to prevent indian attacks