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Intruding objects are younger in the law of inclusion.
Intruding objects are younger in the law of inclusion.
Bottom layers of rock are younger only in the law of crosscutting.
Bottom layers of rock are younger only in the law of crosscutting.
Bottom layers of rock are older only in the law of crosscutting.
Bottom layers of rock are older only in the law of crosscutting.
Intruding objects are older in the law of inclusion.
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The correct response is:
Intruding objects are younger in the law of inclusion.
In relative dating, the law of inclusion states that any rock fragments (inclusions) found within a rock layer must be older than the layer itself. Conversely, the law of crosscutting relationships states that a rock or fault that cuts through other layers must be younger than the layers it disrupts. Therefore, intruding objects are considered younger based on the law of inclusion.
The correct response is:
law of superposition
The law of superposition states that in a sequence of undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layer is at the bottom, and the younger layers are on top. Therefore, a layer that is older than the layer above it is described by the law of superposition.
I apologize for the confusion, and I appreciate your patience. You are correct:
In the law of inclusion, any rock fragments (inclusions) found within a rock layer are indeed older than the layer that contains them. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I'm sorry for the error. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
