Breaks, or gaps, in the rock record at a given locality are called
A) unconformities.
B) preconformities.
C) nonconformities.
D) disconformities.

Name: Breaks, or gaps, in the rock record at a given locality are called A) unconformities. B) preconformities. C) nonconformities. D) disconformities.
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Unconformities are breaks or gaps in the rock record at a given locality. They can be caused by erosion, non-deposition, or tectonic activity.

Breaks, or Gaps, in the Rock Record at a Given