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Which of the Following Best Characterizes an Angular Unconformity

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Which of the following best characterizes an angular unconformity?


A) Tilted strata lie below the unconformity; bedding in younger strata above is parallel to the unconformity.
B) Horizontal lava flows lie below the unconformity and horizontal, sedimentary strata lie above.
C) The discordant boundary between older strata and an intrusive body of granite.
D) Igneous dykes cutting through sills at an angle.

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