A Basaltic Lava Flow Contains Fragments of Sedimentary Rocks

question 57

Multiple Choice

A basaltic lava flow contains fragments of sedimentary rocks. Which of the following statements is true regarding their relative ages?

• A)The lava flow is younger than the sedimentary rock.
• B)The lava flow is older than the sedimentaryrock.
• C)The lava flow and the sedimentary rock are the same age.
• D)More information would be needed to determine their relative ages.

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