GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The principle of cross-cutting relationships states that a fault or intrusion is younger than the rocks that it cuts through. The fault labeled ‘E’ cuts through all three sedimentary rock layers (A, B, and C) and also cuts through the intrusion (D). So the fault must be the youngest formation that is seen.

Detailed explanation-2: -The principle of cross-cutting relationships states that an igneous intrusion is always younger than the rock it cuts across.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cross-cutting relationships is a principle of geology that states that the geologic feature which cuts another is the younger of the two features. It is a relative dating technique in geology.

Detailed explanation-4: -Any geologic feature that crosscuts or modifies another feature must be younger than the rocks it cuts through. The cross-cutting feature is the younger feature because there must be something previously there to cross-cut. Cross-cutting features can include folds, faults, and igneous intrusions.

Detailed explanation-5: -A Cross-cutting relationship is the principle in geology concerning crossing layers. This means that if a dike cuts through a column of sediments, the dike must be younger. It is also possible to look at faults in this manner, to say when the fault was active.