Which of the following statements is true regarding the clasts (labeled 5)inside the granite pluton?
A) The inclusions are the same age as the pluton.
B) The inclusions are younger than the pluton.
C) The inclusions are older than the pluton.
D) The relative age of the inclusions and the pluton cannot be determined.

Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the clasts (labeled 5)inside the granite pluton? 
A) The inclusions are the same age as the pluton. 
B) The inclusions are younger than the pluton. 
C) The inclusions are older than the pluton. 
D) The relative age of the inclusions and the pluton cannot be determined.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The clasts (labeled 5) inside the granite pluton are inclusions, which means they were incorporated into the pluton from the surrounding rock during the pluton's formation. Since the inclusions are found within the pluton, they must be older than the pluton itself. Therefore, the best choice is C, "The inclusions are older than the pluton."

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Clasts