The geologic relationships in this figure indicate that

A. the lava flow overlies an angular unconformity.
B. the lava flow pushed the trees over.
C. the lava flow is younger than the landscape surface partially covered by the lava flow.
D. materials beneath the lava flow were uplifted from great depth.


Answer: C

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