A Surface of Erosion on Metamorphic or Igneous Rocks Below

question 8

Multiple Choice

A surface of erosion on metamorphic or igneous rocks below sedimentary rocks is a(n) :

• A) nonconformity.
• B) disconformity.
• C) angular unconformity.
• D) anticonformity.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Depth-of-processing Approach

A theory that suggests the depth at which information is thought about or processed affects how well it is remembered; deeper processing involves meaningful analysis and leads to better recall.

Interference Theory

The theory suggesting that the ability to remember information is affected by other learning, leading to memory interference and forgetting.

Stage Theory

A theory that development occurs in distinct phases or stages, each characterized by specific criteria.

Retrograde Amnesia

A condition involving the loss of memory for events that occurred before the onset of the amnesia.