Use the dropdown menu to make the following statement true.(1 point)
The Law of blank states that a fault or intrusion of rock is younger than the formation that it cuts through.
The Law of Cross-Cutting Relationships states that a fault or intrusion of rock is younger than the formation that it cuts through.
The Law of Superposition states that a fault or intrusion of rock is younger than the formation that it cuts through.
To make the statement true, we need to select the correct term from the dropdown menu. From the given information, it seems like the missing term should be related to the relative ages of formations and faults or intrusions. Let's examine the options in the dropdown menu and see which one fits.
1. Cross-Cutting Events
2. Superposition
3. Original Horizontality
4. Inclusion
From the choices, the term that best aligns with the given statement is "Cross-Cutting Events." The Law of Cross-Cutting Events states that a fault or intrusion of rock is younger than the formation that it cuts through. By selecting this option, we make the statement true.