Discuss the branch of geology called stratigraphy and how the fundamental geologic principles are used to unravel

stratigraphic relationships. What will be an ideal response?


Stratigraphy is the branch of geology that deals with the description of the origin,
composition, areal extent, and age relationship of strata, including sedimentary rocks and
volcanic rocks. The student should be able to apply the principles of superposition, lateral
continuity, cross-cutting relationships, etc., to determine the relative ages of strata and the
geologic history of an area.

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Which of the following statements is most plausible?

a. In winter, cP source regions have higher temperatures than mT source regions. b. In summer, mP source regions have higher temperatures than cT source regions. c. In winter, cA source regions have lower temperatures than cP source regions. d. In summer, mT source regions have lower temperatures than mP source regions. e. All the statements are equally plausible.

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List three cycles that recycle material repeatedly and are part of the Earth system

What will be an ideal response?

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Where is most of the carbon stored in the oceans?

A. Precipitated out as limestone B. Dissolved in the water C. Trapped in the shells of sea animals

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