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In geological cross-section without scale given below; a)Between what rock units is there a mismatch? b)What are the types of incompatibilities you find? c)In the incompatible contacts you have identified Describe the data of non-conformance that can be observed.

In geological cross-section without scale given below; a)Between what rock units is there a mismatch? b)What are the types of incompatibilities you find? c)In the incompatible contacts you have identified Describe the data of non-conformance that can be observed.

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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In geological cross-section without scale given below;

a)Between what rock units is there a mismatch?

b)What are the types of incompatibilities you find?

c)In the incompatible contacts you have identified Describe the data of non-conformance that can be observed.

Unit Age A A: Alluvion Holocene B:Sandstone Pleistocene Pliocene C: Limestone D: Granite Oligocene E: Limestone Eocene F: Claystone J: Pebble I: Sandstone H: Claystone G: Schist Paleocene Malm Dogger Lias Permian
Transcribed Image Text:Unit Age A A: Alluvion Holocene B:Sandstone Pleistocene Pliocene C: Limestone D: Granite Oligocene E: Limestone Eocene F: Claystone J: Pebble I: Sandstone H: Claystone G: Schist Paleocene Malm Dogger Lias Permian
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