Which of the following states that cut strata are older than the intruding strata?
A) the principle of cross-cutting relationships
B) the principle of original horizontality
C) the principle of superposition
D) the principle of faunal succession

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The principle of cross-cutting relationships states that any feature that cuts across a rock or sediment must be younger than the rock or sediment it cuts through. Therefore, if an intruding rock is cutting through preexisting strata, it must be younger than the surrounding rock layers.

Which of the Following States That Cut Strata Are Older