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The most common type of unconformity is a disconformity.

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An unconformity will most likely be found in what type of rock?

An unconformity is most likely to be found in sedimentary rock, where there is a gap in the geologic record due to erosion or non-deposition of sediments.


When preparing a geologic map of an unfamiliar area which type of unconformity wuld be the most difficult to recognize?

disconformity


What type of unconformity is present below the conglomerate?

Apologies, but I do not know what unconformity you are referring to. However, I can tell you that conglomerate IS present as an unconformity in many cases due to the nature of it's formation. Conglomerate is often produced during a flash-flood, so all rock strata from the period appear interrupted by the unconformity of Conglomerate which was deposited very quickly, then after burial was cemented and lithified. My answer, therefore, is that conglomerate is common as an unconformity.


What is an unconformity what can it tell you?

Type your answer an unconformity indicates where a layer is missing in the strata sequence, so it tells you that there is a missing rock layerhere...


What. Type of unconformity consists of tilted sedimentary rocks that are overlain by younger more flat lying sedimentary rocks?

angular unconformity


What is the definition angular unconformity?

Angular unconformity is a type of unconformity in which tilted or folded rock layers are overlain by horizontal rock layers. This indicates a period of deformation and erosion followed by deposition of younger sedimentary layers. It represents a gap in the geologic record.


A break that separates older metamorphic rocks form younger sedimentary rocks immediately above them is a type of unconformity called an?

a nonconformity


What is an angular unconformities?

An angular unconformity is a type of unconformity in which a sedimentary stratum is deposited on top of another stratum which has been significantly tilted and subsequently eroded flat.


What terms describe a gap in geologic time?

Unconformity: a gap in the geological record where rocks are missing due to erosion or non-deposition. Disconformity: a type of unconformity where the contact between strata represents a period of erosion or non-deposition. Nonconformity: an unconformity where sedimentary rocks overlay igneous or metamorphic rocks.


Which of the following best characterizes an angular unconformity?

An angular unconformity is a type of unconformity where older layers of rock are tilted or folded before younger sedimentary layers are deposited on top. This results in a clear angular discordance between the two sets of rock layers, showing a gap in the geologic record.


What is the angular unconformity?

Tilted strata lie below the unconformity; bedding in younger strata above is parallel to the unconformity.


What is the most common type?

The most common blood type is O.