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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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ISBN:9780134746241
Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Above is an annotated image of the famous Siccar Point unconformity identified by James Hutton. Use the image to select all the true statements in the list below. Choose one or more: O This unconformity is a nonconformity. O This unconformity is a disconformity. O The unconformity represents a gap in the rock record from the Silurian to the Devonian. This unconformity represents time in the rock record that we cannot account for. The unconformity represents a gap in the rock record from the Cretaceous to the Devonian. This unconformity is an angular unconformity.
Transcribed Image Text:Above is an annotated image of the famous Siccar Point unconformity identified by James Hutton. Use the image to select all the true statements in the list below. Choose one or more: O This unconformity is a nonconformity. O This unconformity is a disconformity. O The unconformity represents a gap in the rock record from the Silurian to the Devonian. This unconformity represents time in the rock record that we cannot account for. The unconformity represents a gap in the rock record from the Cretaceous to the Devonian. This unconformity is an angular unconformity.
Devonian "Old Red sandstone" Silurian sandstone and shale Unconformity
Transcribed Image Text:Devonian "Old Red sandstone" Silurian sandstone and shale Unconformity
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