An Unconformity in Which Stratified Sedimentary Rocks Overlie an Erosional

question 51

Multiple Choice

An unconformity in which stratified sedimentary rocks overlie an erosional surface cut into igneous or metamorphic rocks is called a(n) ____.

• A) nonconformity
• B) disconformity
• C) guide fossil
• D) transgression
• E) angular unconformity

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Definitions:

Maximin Criterion

A decision-making rule used for minimizing the worst-case scenario loss.

Uncertainty

The state of having limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe the existing state, a future outcome, or more than one possible outcome.

EMV

stands for Expected Monetary Value, a concept in risk management used to calculate the average outcome of future events and their financial impacts.