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Which characteristic is shared by intrusions and faults?

All are cracks.
All are igneous rocks.
All cause gaps in the geologic record.
All are younger than surrounding rocks.

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All are younger than surrounding rocks.

By the principle of cross‑cutting relationships, any intrusion or fault that cuts across existing rock layers must be younger than the rocks it cuts.