Sandstone strata and a mass of granite are observed to be in contact. Which of the following statements is correct geologically?

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Sandstone strata and a mass of granite are observed to be in contact. Which of the following statements is correct geologically?

A the sandstone is younger if the granite contains sandstone inclusions

B the sandstone is younger if it shows evidence of contact metamorphism

C the granite is older if the sandstone contains pebbles of the granite

D the granite is older if it contains inclusions of sandstone

The correct Answer Is C

C the granite is older if the sandstone contains pebbles of the granite