A Stratigraphic Succession Is a Vertical Set of Strata

question 72

Multiple Choice

A stratigraphic succession is a vertical set of strata

• A)bounded above and below by igneous and/or metamorphic rocks.
• B)that is unique to a specific area.
• C)that represents a repeating set of events,such as recurring floods and debris flows.
• D)used as a chronological record of the geologic history of a region.

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Definitions:

District Banks

Banks that are part of a larger Federal Reserve System in the United States, responsible for overseeing the monetary policy and banking regulations in their specific district.

Federal Reserve District Banks

The 12 regional banks in the Federal Reserve System which oversee and regulate banking institutions within specific geographic areas of the US.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks on loans to commercial banks or the rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Excess Reserves

The amounts of cash banks hold in their vaults or deposit at the central bank which exceed the regulatory requirements.