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

Question

Which conclusion can be made?

(1 point)
Responses

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 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.

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 younger 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 across layers of rock, it is younger than the layers it cuts through.