Question

Look at the image below? When do you think the fault (break) in the rock happened? After which layer was deposited?

Answer 1

Layer C

Explanation:

The fault break occurred after layer C in the rock sequence.

Layer C is an igneous intrusion through the rock.

To interpret this sequence, we need to apply the law of superposition of strata and cross-cutting .

The law of superposition of strata states that "in an undeformed sequence of strata, the oldest is at the base and the youngest is on top".

Law of cross-cutting states that "intrusions and faults are younger than the rocks they cut through".

• The intrusion is the last even before the fault because it cuts through layers A, B D and E.
• After the intrusion then the faulting event happened.

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