An unconformity is a buried ________.
A)fault or fracture with older rocks above and younger rocks below
B)surface of erosion or non-deposition separating younger strata above from older strata below
C)fault or fracture with younger strata above and older strata below
D)surface of erosion with older strata above and younger strata below

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An unconformity is a surface of erosion or non-deposition that separates younger strata above from older strata below. This can occur due to a variety of geological processes including uplift, erosion, and sea level changes. The unconformity represents a gap in the geological record and often indicates a significant change in the environment or tectonic activity.

An Unconformity Is a Buried ________