An unconformity in which the strata on either side are essentially parallel is termed an______.
A) angular unconformity
B) correlation
C) disconformity
D) nonconformity

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A disconformity occurs when there is a gap in the rock record between parallel layers of sedimentary rock. In contrast, an angular unconformity occurs when horizontal layers of sedimentary rock are overlain by tilted or folded layers, and a nonconformity occurs when sedimentary rock is overlain by metamorphic or igneous rock. Correlation refers to the process of matching rock layers from different locations based on their characteristics.

An Unconformity in Which the Strata on Either Side Are