In the Area Immediately Surrounding an Igneous Intrusion,a Host Limestone

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the area immediately surrounding an igneous intrusion,a host limestone is locally metamorphosed to produce marble.Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The intrusive igneous rock must be older than the limestone.
• B)The limestone must be older than the marble.
• C)The marble must be older than the intrusive rock.
• D)The relative ages of the three units cannot be determined with the information given.

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