You see an igneous rock next to a sandstone, and notice that the sandstone appears discolored and a bit baked along the contact. What can you imply about the ages of the 2 rock units? Multiple Choice The igneous rock is older. The sandstone and the igneous rock are the same age. There is not enough information to determine relative ages. The sandstone is older.

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You see an igneous rock next to a sandstone, and notice that the sandstone appears discolored and a bit baked
along the contact. What can you imply about the ages of the 2 rock units?
Multiple Choice
The igneous rock is older.
The sandstone and the igneous rock are the same age.
There is not enough information to determine relative ages.
The sandstone is older.
Transcribed Image Text:You see an igneous rock next to a sandstone, and notice that the sandstone appears discolored and a bit baked along the contact. What can you imply about the ages of the 2 rock units? Multiple Choice The igneous rock is older. The sandstone and the igneous rock are the same age. There is not enough information to determine relative ages. The sandstone is older.
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