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The Marble Rind Surrounding the Granite Pluton Must Be Younger

Question 16

Question 16

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The marble rind surrounding the granite pluton must be younger than the limestone according to the principle of ____________. The marble rind surrounding the granite pluton must be younger than the limestone according to the principle of ____________.   A)  superposition B)  baked contacts C)  original horizontality D)  original continuity


A) superposition
B) baked contacts
C) original horizontality
D) original continuity

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