Sandstone Strata and a Mass of Granite Are Observed to Be

question 4

Multiple Choice

Sandstone strata and a mass of granite are observed to be in contact. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The sandstone is younger if the granite contains sandstone inclusions.
• B)The sandstone is younger if it shows evidence of contact metamorphism.
• C)The granite is older if the sandstone contains pebbles of the granite.
• D)The granite is older if it contains inclusions of sandstone.