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What did niolaus steno observed and concluded about sediment in 1669 using the word strata?
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Nicolaus Steno observed and concluded about sediment in 1669 that the strata of the earth is accumulated particles that are deposited in time sequence in form of sedimentary layers.
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What are three ways strata differ from one another?
The differ based on the kind of sediment that they are composed of, the color of their sediment, and the size of their sediment.
What is the layer of sediment called?
It is called sedimentation.
Ripple marks in rocks are formed by?
They initially are formed by moving water which arranges sediment in patterned formations. If the ripples in the sediment are covered with other sediments before being obliterated, or if the ripple marks dry, and are then covered with subsequent sediments, they may eventually be preserved in the rock strata.
Sedimentary deposits built into relatively regular layers are known as?
Strata.
What is another name for strata?
Layers or beds / bedding are other names for strata in geology.
What does not act as an agent for for transporting sediment?
Strata
What are three ways strata differ from one another?
The differ based on the kind of sediment that they are composed of, the color of their sediment, and the size of their sediment.
Where can strata can be found sedimentary rock or igneous rock?
Sedimentary Rock. Strata is layers of sedimentary rock that form from the deposition of sediment.
What are the layers formed as sediment builds up over a very long time called?
Strata
When sediment is deposited in layers and compacted?
...sedimentary rock is formed. OR ...strata is formed. Try either.
What is the definition of bedding plane in geological view?
A bedding plane is the area of separation between rock strata made by a cyclical or situational deposition of sediment. Bedding planes are originally parallel to the horizon, but the strata inclination can be altered by crust moving events.
What is the layer of sediment called?
It is called sedimentation.
When was Strata - Strata album - created?
Strata - Strata album - was created on 2004-07-27.
What will happen to the thickness of a bed of sediment when it is compacted and why?
As fluids and spaces between particles are squeezed out by the weight of overlying sediments, the particles become closer to each other, thus flattening the thickness of the strata.
Ripple marks in rocks are formed by?
They initially are formed by moving water which arranges sediment in patterned formations. If the ripples in the sediment are covered with other sediments before being obliterated, or if the ripple marks dry, and are then covered with subsequent sediments, they may eventually be preserved in the rock strata.
How can build up wear away earth's surface?
When there is a build up of unconsolidated sediment (like soil) on a surface, where the rock strata are not horizontal there is likely to be mass movement as the increased weight on the bedding plane increases the likelihood that the force acting will exceed the bond strength between the strata. This will cause the strata on top to move and thus is wearing down the surface of the earth. Any mass movement caused by gravity will also answer your question, but this is one example.
What is the English plural form of stratum?
The plural for stratum is strata.
