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Gaps in rock layers are called ____.

a.
unconformities
c.
half-lives
b.
index fossils
d.
none of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

2 Answers

4 votes

It's unconformities. So A is correct.

User Ian Henry
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Answer: a. unconformities

Step-by-step explanation:

Uncinformity is a geological disturbance. It can be found as a gap between the rocks due to the deposition of sediments inside the rocks. The rocks which exhibit unconformity are generally younger than the one buried below.

User Jwiklund
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