Multiple Choice
Concerning the relative ages of the granite and sandstone,________. 
A) the granite must be older,according to the principle of superposition
B) the sandstone must be older,according to the principle of superposition
C) the granite must be older,according to the principle of components
D) their relative ages cannot be determined from the information given
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
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