An unconformity is:
A)a scientific theory that does not conform to other theories on the same general phenomenon
B)a hoax,such as the Piltdown hoax
C)surfaces that represent breaks in the stratigraphic record
D)an index fossil that appears to be from the wrong time period

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Unconformities are surfaces that represent breaks in the stratigraphic record. They could be caused by erosion, non-deposition, or other factors that interrupt the continuous deposition of sedimentary layers.

An Unconformity Is