Two isolated rock outcrops share a few similar characteristicssequence of layers, mineralogy, and certain fossil communitiesbut not
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Two isolated rock outcrops share a few similar characteristics—sequence of layers, mineralogy, and certain fossil communities—but not all layers are present. The rocks are separated by 300 km. Could the two outcrops be related? How can you explain the missing layers?
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Conceptual Physical Science
ISBN: 978-0134060491
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Authors: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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