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What is the process by which scientists match sedimentary strata to other rocks of different ages?
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∙ 9y ago
Its position in the stratigraphic column, particularly if there are any index fossils.
if that fails, then radiometric dating techniques may be appropriate. There are a wide variety of radioisotopes to be used ranging from 14C (5700 years half life) through K-Ar, and to the various uranium series.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoThat would be relative dating / chronostratigraphy.
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∙ 12y agoI believe that the answer you are looking for would be relative dating.
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∙ 13y agorelative dating
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∙ 9y agoIt is called "relative" dating.
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What are the bands of different colored or structured materials in some sedimentary rocks called?
The different bands in sedimentary formations are called strata.
Sedimentary deposits built into relatively regular layers are known as?
Strata.
What are the layers found in sedimentary rocks called?
The layers in sedimentary rocks are called strata.
What are the types of rock that contain fossils?
sedimentary rocks
Which type of rock forms in layers which are called strata?
Strata refers to the individual layers in sedimentary rock. On occassion, igneous rock can also demonstrate stratification.
What refers to the investigative process by which geologists identify and match sedimentary strata and other rocks of the same ages in different areas?
The investigative process by which geologists identify and match sedimentary strata and other rocks of the same ages in different areas is referred to as correlation.
What is the process by which layers of sedimentary rock are formed?
The process by which layers of sedimentary rock are formed is called strata.
What is the difference between strata and stratification?
Strata refers to distinct layers or divisions within a rock formation or other material. Stratification refers to the process of arranging or forming these layers. In essence, strata are the actual layers, while stratification is the process of layering.
What are the bands of different colored or structured materials in some sedimentary rocks called?
The different bands in sedimentary formations are called strata.
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.
Sedimentary deposits built into relatively regular layers are known as?
Strata.
What are Layers of sedimentary rock referd to as?
Strata
What are the layers found in sedimentary rocks called?
The layers in sedimentary rocks are called strata.
What are the types of rock that contain fossils?
sedimentary rocks
Which type of rock forms in layers which are called strata?
Strata refers to the individual layers in sedimentary rock. On occassion, igneous rock can also demonstrate stratification.
What type of rock is formed when layers of loose materials and compacted?
That process, of itself, does not form a particular "type" of rock. what it produces is rock "strata" where the rock involved could be igneous or sedimentary in origin.
Sedimentary rocks are sperated by a line of weakness what is it called?
strata
