This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An angular unconformity does not record A) the order of layers in the upper section. B) the ... (Read 220 times)

09madisonrousseau09

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
on: Jul 16, 2018
An angular unconformity does not record
 
  A) the order of layers in the upper section.
  B) the order of layers in the bottom, tilted section.
  C) the time that passed during erosion and tilting.
  D) fossils.

Question 2

How does the structure of a nonconformity show geologists that there was a lapse in the record of time?
 
  A) Carbon-dating radioactive tests on the rocks shows that a lapse in time occurred.
  B) The coal seam between layers must have taken millions of years to form.
  C) Rock must have eroded away because the metamorphic or igneous rocks underneath were formed at great depth, not near the surface.
  D) The fossil record shows missing specimens.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

harveenkau8139

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


09madisonrousseau09

  • Member
  • Posts: 559
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

brbarasa

  • Member
  • Posts: 308
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Placenta previa, longitudinal section showing the placenta growing over the opening into the cervix. Placenta previa, longitudinal section showing the placenta growing over the opening into the cervix.
Vertebral compression Fractures of the spine (vertebra) can cause severe ”band-like” pain that radia Vertebral compression Fractures of the spine (vertebra) can cause severe ”band-like” pain that radia
Example of a cladogram, or branching order, of the New World monkey Superfamily Ceboidea. Example of a cladogram, or branching order, of the New World monkey Superfamily Ceboidea.
Airflow through the large diameter upper intake manifold is distributed to smaller diameter ... Airflow through the large diameter upper intake manifold is distributed to smaller diameter ...
Locations and reference zones of trigger points that cause headaches. A. Upper trapezius. B. ... Locations and reference zones of trigger points that cause headaches. A. Upper trapezius. B. ...
In order to encourage Canadians to avoid cross border shopping, Walmart Canada is striving to ... In order to encourage Canadians to avoid cross border shopping, Walmart Canada is striving to ...
Video: The 4 steps of translation Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library