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anshika

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on: Jul 16, 2018
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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Question 2

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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ankilker

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
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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