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step 9 in the figure above is the __________. fault fold brown layer no…

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step 9 in the figure above is the __________. fault fold brown layer nonconformity angular unconformity red layer pink layer disconformity the intrusion with the vs

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

A nonconformity is a type of unconformity where sedimentary rocks overlie igneous or metamorphic rocks. In the diagram, step 9 shows sedimentary layers (above) resting on igneous/metamorphic rocks (with the "Vs" which are often used to denote igneous rock patterns in such diagrams), which fits the definition of a nonconformity.

Answer:

Nonconformity