Question

which would most likely be true about an igneous intrusion cutting through layers of sedimentary rock?
a the intrusion would be the exact same age as the layers it cut through.
b the intrusion would be younger than the layers it cut through.
c the intrusion would be the exact same age as the layers it did not cut through.
d the intrusion would be older than the layers it cut through.

Explanation:

According to the principle of cross - cutting relationships in geology, when an igneous intrusion cuts through sedimentary rock layers, the intrusion is younger than the layers it cuts through.

Answer:

B. The intrusion would be younger than the layers it cut through.