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Stratification refers to the layering of sediments.
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∙ 7y agoStratification refers to layering. In geology, stratification would refer to layers of sedimentary rocks of different kinds (different periods) forming bands. In statistics, stratification refers to the process of breaking down a large population into sub-populations for analysis.
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∙ 15y agoIt is an uneven distribution of privileges, material rewards, oppurtunities, power, prestige and influence among individuals and groups.
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∙ 9y agoA Stratified rock is one which is layered. Usually from oldest at the bottom to youngest at the top. The layers represent a period of deposition of sediment.
layes of rocks
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∙ 9y agoStratification is caused by sedimentary and igneous rocks that form layers. The layers can vary in shape and thickness ranging from millimeters to meters.
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How does stratification develop in sedimentary rocks?
Stratification is the build up of layers. In sedimentary rocks, the sediments keeps building on the rock and eventually forms a layer.
What is the layer of sedimentary rock called?
A single layer with consistent characteristics is referred to as a stratum.
Where does stratification occur?
Stratification occurs on the ocean floor beds where sediments layer up into layers
What underlies the unconsolidated sediments of the sea floor?
Probably consolidated sediments (sedimentary rock), then the rock basalt.
What is rock stratification?
its is how rocks naturall align up
What is the stratification of sediments and rocks?
Stratification refers to the layering of sediments.
How does stratification develop in sedimentary rocks?
Stratification is the build up of layers. In sedimentary rocks, the sediments keeps building on the rock and eventually forms a layer.
Stratification of sediments and rocks?
Layering
What is the layer of sedimentary rock called?
A single layer with consistent characteristics is referred to as a stratum.
Where does stratification occur?
Stratification occurs on the ocean floor beds where sediments layer up into layers
Which features tells you how a sedimentary rock is layered?
Stratification
What is stratification and why is it important to earth scientists?
stratification- is the process of sediments forming layers it helps to tell scientists how old they are and when did they form on Earth.
What is the word stratification?
the word stratification comes from the science word. stratification is the layering of sedimentary rock.
What is the called in which sedimentary rock rock are arranged in layers?
stratification
What must happen to metamorphic rock to become sedimentary rock?
The rock is eroded or weathered away into sediments. The sediments settle and through compaction , the sediments are pushed together to form a sediment. Short Answer: It must be broken down into a sediment.
The layering that occurs in sedimentary rock is?
Stratification.
What kind of rock is formed form sediments?
Sedimentary rock.
