We have 3 different parts of geological materials in an area: A, B and C.A: Granite intrusion (batholith) with inclusions of schists with garnetB: Horizontal strata of sands with grains of quartz, feldspar and garnetC: Schists with garnet crystals, foldedAccording to their composition and characteristics:1. Order them from oldest to most modern. Explain briefly.2. Indicate the types of discontinuities that we will find between units A-B and C-B. Explain.3. Make a diagram showing the possible arrangement of the materials.

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We have 3 different parts of geological materials in an area: A, B and C.
A: Granite intrusion (batholith) with inclusions of schists with garnet
B: Horizontal strata of sands with grains of quartz, feldspar and garnet
C: Schists with garnet crystals, folded
According to their composition and characteristics:
1. Order them from oldest to most modern. Explain briefly.
2. Indicate the types of discontinuities that we will find between units A-B and C-B. Explain.
3. Make a diagram showing the possible arrangement of the materials.

 

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