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A crevice, possibly? That's the only term I know
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What is a gap in the geological record preserved in rock called?
A gap in the geological record in a body of rock is called an unconformity.
What is a vertical gap in limestone called?
A vertical gap in limestone is called a grike. The remaining blocks of rock are called klints. The cracks in limestone are called joints.
A break in the rock record deposition of sediment has been interrupted is referred to as a?
A gap in the geologic record of rock formations is called an uncomformity.
What is a gap in the rock record caused by erosion?
Any gap in age of rock between rock layers is called an uncomformity. An unconformity is the contact between two layers representing a gap in the geologic record, usually from the erosion of the layers which would normally be expected to appear.
What is unconformities?
unconformity (plural unconformities)(nonstandard) A lack of conformity.(geology) A gap in time in rock strata, where erosion occurs while deposition slows or stops.
What is a gap in the geological record preserved in rock called?
A gap in the geological record in a body of rock is called an unconformity.
What is a vertical gap in limestone called?
A vertical gap in limestone is called a grike. The remaining blocks of rock are called klints. The cracks in limestone are called joints.
Gaps in rock record?
unconformities
A break in the rock record deposition of sediment has been interrupted is referred to as a?
A gap in the geologic record of rock formations is called an uncomformity.
What is a gap in the rock record caused by erosion?
Any gap in age of rock between rock layers is called an uncomformity. An unconformity is the contact between two layers representing a gap in the geologic record, usually from the erosion of the layers which would normally be expected to appear.
What is the word for a narrow gap in a rock?
crack
What is unconformities?
unconformity (plural unconformities)(nonstandard) A lack of conformity.(geology) A gap in time in rock strata, where erosion occurs while deposition slows or stops.
What do you call a narrow gap or crack in a rock?
A crevice
How was the cumberland gap formed?
it is a natural rock formation from earth
Is a gap in the geologic record formed when sedimentary rocks cover an eroded surface called a fault?
No. It is called an unconformity. A fault is a fracture along which blocks of rock have moved relative to one another.
What is a gap in an area's geologic history called?
A gap in an area's geologic history is called an unconformity.
What is a gap in Cricket?
the space between two fielders is called a gap
