GENERAL GEOLOGY

GEOLOGY

STRATIGRAPHY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

The branch of geology, which comes from the Latin, Strata (layering, overlay) and Grafia (describes, describes) is the designation of?

A	Stratigraphy
B	Mathematics
C	Geology
D	Litostratigraphy

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratigraphy has three related subfields: lithostratigraphy (lithologic stratigraphy), biostratigraphy (biologic stratigraphy), and chronostratigraphy (stratigraphy by age).

Detailed explanation-2: -Stratigraphy is a branch of Geology and the Earth Sciences that deals with the arrangement and succession of strata, or layers, as well as the origin, composition and distribution of these geological strata. The study of archaeological and natural stratification therefore involves the assessment of TIME and SPACE.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stratigraphy-The branch of geology that studies rock layers (strata) & layering (stratification). It is primarily used in the study of sedimentary & layered volcanic rocks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stratigraphy is a branch of Geology, which deals with the study of rock layers (strata), their sequence and relationship with each other. Stratigraphy provides simple principles used to interpret geologic events; hence, it is also known as historical geology.

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