The principle that states that an igneous intrusion or a fault is younger than the rocks that it intrudes or cuts is the principle of:
A) cross-cutting relationships.
B) inclusions.
C) fossil succession.
D) uniformitarianism.
E) superposition.

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The principle of cross-cutting relationships states that geological features such as igneous intrusions or faults are younger than the rocks they cut through. This principle is used to determine the relative ages of geological formations.

The Principle That States That an Igneous Intrusion or a Fault