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The rock outcrop, shown above demonstrates the law of included fragments. Identify the correct definition for the law of included fragments.

Any pieces of rock found in another layer are OLDER than the layer in which they are found.

Any pieces of rock found in another layer are YOUNGER than the layer in which they are found.

Any pieces of rock found in another layer are THE SAME AGE as the layer in which they are found.

Any pieces of rock found in another layer are not able to be relative age dated.
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The rock outcrop, shown above demonstrates the law of included fragments. Identify-example-1
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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The law of included fragments states: Fragments found in a rock must be older than the rock itself.

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