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What type of unconformity forms when sedimentary rocks overlie either igneous or metamorphic rocks?

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The type of unconformity forms when sedimentary rocks overlie either igneous or metamorphic rocks would be nonconformities. They usually indicate that a long period of erosion occurred prior to deposition of the sediments. Hope this answers the question.
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