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Katena32 [7]
4 years ago
12

Explain what is meant by correlating rock layers.

Geography
2 answers:
Phantasy [73]4 years ago
5 0

Answer:

"Correlation is the process used by geologists (or stratigraphers) to “match” rock layers and formations of one outcrop to rock layers and formations of another outcrop that are of similar age. Correlation is done by matching rock layers by rock type, grain size, the presence of fossils and other distinctive" features"

Explanation:

Hope this helps:)

katovenus [111]4 years ago
4 0

Answer:

correlating rock layers means that at some point, when a big rock layer was joined together as one, over time, agents of physical destruction and erosion caused them to separate. do all rocks contain fossils? describe the conditions necessary for fossils to form. not all rocks contain fossils.

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