A clast of granite found in a breccia is dated at 450 million years old. What can you conclude about the breccia?
a. The breccia is older than 450 million years.
b. The breccia is younger than 450 million years old.
c. The breccia was metamorphosed more than 450 million years ago.
d. The breccia was metamorphosed fewer than 450 million years ago.
e. You can’t draw any conclusions
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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