Asked by
mathi munian
on Dec 13, 2024Verified
Which of the following is a principle to interpret relative ages?
A) The youngest rock is on the bottom.
B) A geologic feature is older than any rock or feature it crosscuts.
C) A younger rock can include pieces of an older rock.
D) An older magma can bake or metamorphose younger rocks.
Interpret Relative Ages
The process of determining the chronological order of geological events or rock layers without necessarily determining their absolute age.
Crosscuts
Geological features that intersect other features, often used in the context of veins or faults cutting across different layers of rock.
- Use theoretical frameworks to understand relative chronological orders and features in geologic contexts.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Use theoretical frameworks to understand relative chronological orders and features in geologic contexts.