Concerning the relative ages of the granite and sandstone,________.
A)the granite must be older,according to the principle of superposition
B)the sandstone must be older,according to the principle of superposition
C)the granite must be older,according to the principle of components
D)their relative ages cannot be determined from the information given

Question

Concerning the relative ages of the granite and sandstone,________. 
A)the granite must be older,according to the principle of superposition 
B)the sandstone must be older,according to the principle of superposition 
C)the granite must be older,according to the principle of components 
D)their relative ages cannot be determined from the information given

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The principle of superposition states that in a sequence of sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layer is at the bottom and the youngest layer is at the top. However, there is no information given about the sequence or location of the granite and sandstone, so their relative ages cannot be determined. The principle of components is not relevant in this context.

Concerning the Relative Ages of the Granite and Sandstone,________