Geology and Rock Formation Quiz

A surface indicating a stoppage in deposition or erosion between two rock sequences (correct)

An intrusion of molten rock into existing rock layers

A layer of rock that has been folded or tilted

A gap in the geologic record caused by the deposition of sediment

By the application of internal forces in the Earth's crust

By the formation of gaps in rock layers during folding and tilting

By erosion and nondeposition, or the stoppage of sediment supply (correct)

By the squeezing of molten rock into existing rock layers

The presence of unconformities or gaps in the geologic record (correct)

The presence of faults and intrusions

The effects of folding and tilting

The application of internal forces in the Earth's crust

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<p>Erosion from hills or mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers