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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.
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.
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