Sovi.AI - AI Math Tutor

Scan to solve math questions

QUESTION IMAGE

which type of unconformity shows tilted older layers overlain by flat y…

Question

which type of unconformity shows tilted older layers overlain by flat younger layers? nonconformity disconformity angular unconformity parallel unconformity

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Angular unconformity occurs when tilted older rock layers are overlain by flat - lying younger layers. This represents a significant period of erosion and a change in the depositional environment. Nonconformity is between sedimentary and igneous/metamorphic rocks, disconformity has parallel layers with an erosion surface in between, and parallel unconformity is another term for disconformity.

Answer:

C. Angular unconformity