Question

Use this sentence: A fault cuts across several layers of rock.

Which conclusion can be made?

(1 point)
Responses

The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.

The fault is older than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.
The fault is older than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.

The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.
The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.

The fault is older than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.
The fault is older than the layers of rock based on the law of inclusion.

Answer 1

The correct conclusion is:

**The fault is younger than the layers of rock based on the law of crosscutting.**

According to the law of crosscutting relationships, if a fault cuts through layers of rock, the fault must be younger than the rocks it disrupts.