Which of the following geologic observations would bear directly on working out the sequence of geologic events in an area?

A) mineral analysis of schist
B) grain size comparison between sandstone and shale
C) an unconformity between a granite and a sandstone
D) the feldspar and quartz contents of a granite


Answer: C

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