Which of the following geologic principle is directly applicable to a conglomerate rock found in the Grand Canyon that contains clasts of granite?
A) The principle of superposition states that a rock must first exist before pieces of it can be broken off and included in another rock such as a conglomerate
B) The principle of crosscutting relationships states that a rock must first exist before pieces of it can be broken off and included in another rock such as a conglomerate
C) The principle of original horizontality states that a rock must first exist before pieces of it can be broken off and included in another rock such as a conglomerate
D) The principle of included fragments states that a rock must first exist before pieces of it can be broken off and included in another rock such as a conglomerate
E) The principle of faunal succession states that a rock must first exist before pieces of it can be broken off and included in another rock such as a conglomerate

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The correct principle is the principle of included fragments, which states that a rock must first exist before pieces of it can be broken off and included in another rock such as a conglomerate. This is applicable to the conglomerate rock found in the Grand Canyon because it contains clasts of granite, which are fragments of a pre-existing rock that were included in the conglomerate during the formation process.

Which of the Following Geologic Principle Is Directly Applicable to a Conglomerate