A hiatus between igneous or metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks is represented in the rock record by a(n) ____

A)angular unconformity
B)hiatal unconformity
C)nonconformity
D)anticonformity
E)disconformity


C

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The United Nations currently recognizes over 65 nearly "pure" nation-states

Indicate whether this statement is true or false

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Step topography and mesas are created by what physical process?

A) Aeolian processes B) Rill erosion C) Differential erosion D) Glacial processes

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At a mid-ocean ridge spreading center, what happens?

a. the plates are moving past each other b. the plates are moving away from each other c. the plates are moving toward each other d. one plate is being subducted beneath another e. both plates are being subducted

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