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ap345

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The process of matching up rock layers in different localities by the use of index fossils or other means is called ______________.
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Question 2

Because sediments are not deposited continuously in a given locality over time, breaks called ______________ occur in the rock record.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

correlation

Answer to Question 2

unconformities



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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