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What is the term that refers to a formation occurring where younger rock covers an eroded layer?

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It is unconformity.

Explanation:

unconformity: lack of continuity in deposition between rock strata in contact corresponding to a period of nondeposition, weathering, or erosion

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I believe it is unconformity 
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