Sandstone strata and a mass of granite are observed to be in contact. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) The sandstone is younger if the granite contains sandstone inclusions.
B) The sandstone is younger if it shows evidence of contact metamorphism.
C) The granite is older if the sandstone contains pebbles of the granite.
D) The granite is older if it contains inclusions of sandstone.
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