A fault has cut layers of sedimentary rock. In determining the relative ages of the sedimentary layers and the fault, which principle do you ultimately need to use?

A. Principle of unconformitiees
B. Principle of inclusion
C. Principle of cross­cutting
D. Principle of superposition


Ans: C. Principle of cross­cutting

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