yr8 - stratigraphy
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The study of the layers which are form from sediments
Recap – What process forms sediments?
Stratigraphy
Stratigraphy is a puzzle
The oldest layers are on the bottom
The youngest layers are on the top
Stratigraphy
These two sets of layers were retrieved from different areas
Which layer is the oldest?
Which layer is the youngest?
Relative Dating
Layers C and F are the oldest
Layer E is next, because B and D must have formed at the same time
Then layers B and D
Finally, Layer A is the youngest
Relative Dating