A Scientist at a Canyon Notices Observes a Dike Cuts

question 65

Multiple Choice

A scientist at a canyon notices observes a dike cuts across the sedimentary layers. How did it get there?

• A) It was there before the layers; the layers built upon above and beneath it over millions of years.
• B) There was an earthquake  a layer of igneous rock was thrust into the sedimentary layers..
• C) Magma rose from within the earth and intruded the sedimentary layers.
• D) A piece of a volcano broke off beneath the earth..

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