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

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, a geological feature (such as a fault) that cuts through another feature (like layers of rock) is considered to be younger than the feature it cuts through.