Stratigraphy
Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and principles of Stratigraphy, the study of rock layers and their chronological sequence. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: geology earth science stratigraphy rock formations fossils |
What is the primary objective of Stratigraphy?
Which principle forms the basis of Stratigraphy?
What is the term used to describe the process of rock formation?
Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of organic matter?
What is the term used to describe a distinct layer of rock with uniform characteristics?
Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock?
What is the term used to describe the process of rock transformation due to heat, pressure, and chemical reactions?
Which type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rocks by hydrothermal fluids?
What is the term used to describe the process of rock breakdown and removal by wind, water, and ice?
Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of volcanic ash and fragments?
What is the term used to describe the process of rock breakdown and alteration by chemical reactions with water and oxygen?
Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of organic matter, such as plant remains?
What is the term used to describe a distinctive layer of rock that can be traced over a wide area and is used for correlation?
Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sand and gravel?
What is the term used to describe the study of fossils and their use in determining the age and environment of rock formations?