Which of the following is a principle to interpret relative ages?

a) The youngest rock is on the bottom
b) a geologic feature is older than any rock or feature it crosscuts
c) a younger rock can include pieces of an older rock
d) an older magma can bake or metamorphose younger rocks


Answer: c) a younger rock can include pieces of an older rock

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