Which of the Following Geologic Observations Would Not Bear Directly

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following geologic observations would not bear directly on working out the sequence of geologic events in an area?

• A)inclusions of sandstone in a granite pluton
• B)a well-exposed dyke of basalt intruding a sandstone
• C)the feldspar and quartz contents of a granite
• D)an nonconformity between a granite and sandstone

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