What is the difference between sedimentology and stratigraphy?
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What is the difference between sedimentology and stratigraphy?
Sedimentology & Stratigraphy:
Both sedimentology and stratigraphy are the study of rocks and rock layers. However, they are often studied differently. Data from both of these fields are often involved in oil exploration, mining, and other industrial activities.
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View this answerSedimentology is a branch of geology that deals with the origin, composition, distribution, and age of sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed...
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 7Learn about rock strata. Study the strata definition, identify examples of sedimentary strata, and examine the importance of understanding how rock strata form.