The Principle of ________ Explains the Occurrence of Older Rock

question 7

Multiple Choice

The principle of ________ explains the occurrence of older rock within a newer igneous body.

• A)baked contacts
• B)cross-cutting relationships
• C)original horizontality
• D)inclusions

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Definitions:

Chesapeake

A geographical area in the United States known for the Chesapeake Bay, an estuary lying inland from the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia.

Navigation Acts

were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament that regulated trade between England and its colonies, designed to ensure that trade enriched Britain.

Colonial Products

Goods and commodities that were traditionally produced in colonies, such as tea, sugar, coffee, and spices, often exploited for economic gain by colonial powers.

Yamasee War

The Yamasee War was a conflict between colonial South Carolina and several Native American tribes, including the Yamasee, in 1715-1717, partly due to disputes over trade and territory.