Question

Fault B cuts across several layers of rock. Which conclusion can be made?







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Responses

Fault B is older than layer D based on the law of crosscutting
Fault B is older than layer D based on the law of crosscutting

Fault B is older than layer C based on the law on inclusion
Fault B is older than layer C based on the law on inclusion

Fault B is younger than layer D base on the law of inclusion
Fault B is younger than layer D base on the law of inclusion

Fault B is younger than layer C based on the law of crosscutting
Fault B is younger than layer C based on the law of crosscutting
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Answer 1

The correct conclusion is:

**Fault B is younger than layer C based on the law of crosscutting.**

According to the law of crosscutting relationships, geologic features that cut through other layers are younger than the layers they cut through. Therefore, if Fault B cuts across several layers of rock, it is younger than the layers it intersects. This means Fault B is younger than layer C, as well as older layers, such as layer D.