Question

The image shows cross-cutting relationships. B, W, E, and K represent rock layers, and Q represents a fault.
Which statement describes the geologic features?
A.Layer K is the oldest.
B.Layer W is the youngest.
C.Fault Q occurred before layer K was deposited.
D.Layers B, W, and E were deposited after fault Q occurred.

Answer 1

According to the image, cross-cutting relationships are given and noted with the alphabetic characters.

In the image, it is given that B, W, E, and K are describing the rock layers and Q denotes a fault.

The sentence that describes the statement describes the geologic features in the above sentences is Fault Q occurred before layer K was deposited because you can clearly see K layer is the first layer from the top, so it clearly shows  Fault Q occurred depositing.

Answer 2

Answer  Q occurred before layer K was deposited.

Layers B, W, and E were deposited after fault Q occurred.