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step 16 in figure above is a _________. green layer fold brown layer wh…

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step 16 in figure above is a _________. green layer fold brown layer white (very light blue) layer angular unconformity white layer with the v shape inside blue layer disconformity light blue layer

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

A disconformity is a type of unconformity where sedimentary layers are parallel to each other but there is a gap in the geological record. In the context of geological layers, if we assume the characteristics of the layer at step 16 match the definition of a disconformity (parallel layers with a time gap), then this is the correct identification.

Answer:

Disconformity