Multiple Choice
Which statement about contact #3 is correct?
A) It and contact #2 once formed a continuous unconformity.
B) It was once elevated farther above contact #2, but faulting has brought them closer together.
C) It presents an example of an angular unconformity.
D) It must be younger than the conglomerate, due to the principle of baked contacts.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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