the image shows cross-cutting relationships. b, w, e, and k represent rock layers, and q represents a fault. cross-cutting relationships. horizontal rock layers b, w, e, and k from bottom to top. fault line q divides layers b, w, and e. the layers to the right of the fault have shifted up, with layer e smaller on the right than on the left. which statement describes the geologic features? layer k is the oldest. layer w is the youngest. fault q occurred before layer k was deposited. layers b, w, and e were deposited after fault q occurred.