ConcepTest: Unconformity Explaination
This material was originally created for
Starting Point:Introductory Geology
and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
Question:
Which of the following sequence of events would best explain what happened between deposition of layers C and E illustrated in the diagram below?
a. Uplift only.
b. Uplift, erosion, then sea level rise.
c. Uplift and erosion only.
d. Uplift, erosion, then sea level fall.
a. Uplift only.
b. Uplift, erosion, then sea level rise.
c. Uplift and erosion only.
d. Uplift, erosion, then sea level fall.
Student Responses:
No data yet. The correct response is c.
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References and Notes:
The use of ConcepTests and Peer Instruction is discussed in detail on the ConcepTest page.
McConnell, D.A., Steer, D.N. and Owens, K.A., 2003, Assessment and Active Learning Strategies for Introductory Geology Courses, Journal of Geoscience Education, 51(2), 205-216.
McConnell, D.A., Steer et al., 2006, Using Conceptests to Assess and Improve Student Conceptual Understanding in Introductory Courses, Journal of Geoscience Education, (54(1), 61-68.