Which of the Following Statements Is True, Concerning Sedimentary Strata

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true, concerning sedimentary strata separated by a disconformity?

• A)The younger strata were tilted after the older strata were.
• B)All strata exhibit parallel bedding or stratification, but there is a hiatus (missing record).
• C)The older strata were tilted when the younger strata were deposited.
• D)All of the older strata were eroded away before the younger strata were tilted.

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