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anshika

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Which principle(s) would you use to determine the relative sequence of events that accounts for an exposure of non-horizontal beds of sedimentary rocks? Why?
 
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What principle(s) would you use to determine the relative ages of a granitic intrusion if there are granite pebbles in the sedimentary rock overlying the granite? Why?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Principle of original horizontality and principle of superposition

Answer to Question 2

Principle of superposition and principle of inclusions



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