An Unconformity Is a Buried ________

question 23

Multiple Choice

An unconformity is a buried ________.

• A)fault or fracture with older rocks above and younger rocks below
• B)surface of erosion separating younger strata above from older strata below
• C)fault or fracture with younger strata above and older strata below
• D)surface of erosion with older strata above and younger strata below

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Definitions:

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