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Which statement about the two rocks is true and why?



A.
Rock A is older than rock B because it contains fragments of rock B.
B.
Rock A is older than rock B because it extends above the surface of rock B.
C.
Rock B is older than rock A because its fragments are contained in rock A.
D.
Rock A and rock B are the same age because they are laterally continuous.

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Answer:

Option A.

Rock A is older than rock B because it contains fragments of rock B.

Explanation:

  • By the principle of inclusions it clearly states that between two rock one is older than other if contains the fragments of the other one.
  • In simple term the rock containing the fragment is older and the rock whose fragment is contained in other is the younger one.
  • Due to different natural processes and other causes the small pieces of large rock gets stuck on other rocks, that helps in comparing their ages.                      

Answer:

I chose A .  Rock A is older than rock B because it contains fragments of rock B. and that answer is WRONG

Explanation:  I just took the test and got it wrong based on brainly's other answer.   I think the correct answer is C

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