Question

arrange the above rock layers from youngest to oldest. (youngest should be on top)

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Rock Layer Principles

In geology (part of Natural Science, subfield Geography or Geology), the principle of cross - cutting relationships states that a rock layer or feature that cuts through another is younger than the one it cuts. Also, the principle of inclusion: a rock layer containing inclusions of another rock is younger than the rock from which the inclusions came.

First, look at layer C. Then, layer B cuts through A and C, so B is younger than A and C. Layer A contains inclusions of C (the white - patterned inclusions in A), so A is younger than C.

Step2: Determine the Order

From youngest to oldest: The youngest is B (since it cuts A and C), then A (contains inclusions of C, so younger than C), then C (the oldest as it is cut by A and B and is the source of inclusions in A).

Answer:

B, A, C