The Determination That a Granite Pluton Is Not Intrusive into Overlying

question 88

Multiple Choice

The determination that a granite pluton is not intrusive into overlying sedimentary layers because there are pebbles of granite in the bottom-most layer is an application of the Principle of

• A) Superposition.
• B) Inclusions.
• C) Cross-cutting relationships.
• D) Original Horizontality.

---

Definitions:

Abdominal Assessment

A systematic examination of the abdomen to check for signs of disease or abnormality, involving inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

Auscultation

The act of listening to sounds within the body, often using a stethoscope, to assess and diagnose various health conditions.

Palpation

The method of feeling with the hands or fingers during a physical examination to detect characteristics or conditions of the body.

Percussion

A diagnostic technique in medicine involving the tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structure’s condition based on the sound produced.