a. Paraconconformity b. Nonconformity c. Angular conformity d. Disconformity e. Original horizontality f. Lateral continuity g. superposition h. cross cutting relationship 7. It occurs when sedimentary layer deposited over eroded igneous or metamorphic rock 8. It occurs when sedimentary rocks form with invisible gap in time between them due to erosion of older unit or nondeposition

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Match column A with the corresponding item in column B. Write the 
letter of your answer for each number. 

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a. Paraconconformity
b. Nonconformity
c. Angular conformity
d. Disconformity
e. Original
horizontality
f. Lateral continuity
g. superposition
h. cross cutting
relationship
7. It occurs when sedimentary layer deposited over
eroded igneous or metamorphic rock
8. It occurs when sedimentary rocks form with invisible gap in
time
between them due to erosion of older unit or nondeposition
Transcribed Image Text:A В a. Paraconconformity b. Nonconformity c. Angular conformity d. Disconformity e. Original horizontality f. Lateral continuity g. superposition h. cross cutting relationship 7. It occurs when sedimentary layer deposited over eroded igneous or metamorphic rock 8. It occurs when sedimentary rocks form with invisible gap in time between them due to erosion of older unit or nondeposition
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