Which of the following geologic observations would not bear directly on working out the sequence of geologic events in an area?
A)inclusions of sandstone in a granite pluton
B)a well-exposed dike of basalt in sandstone
C)the feldspar and quartz contents of a granite
D)an unconformity between a granite and sandstone

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The feldspar and quartz contents of a granite can give information on the mineralogy of the rock but does not directly indicate the sequence of geologic events in an area. Inclusions, dikes, and unconformities all provide clues to the order of events.

Which of the Following Geologic Observations Would Not Bear Directly