ELS Rocks COT1 PDF
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Mapandan National High School - Senior High School
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Understanding geological characteristics helps individuals make informed decisions about construction and hazard preparation. Stratified rocks form through a process of sediment accumulation, transportation, deposition, lithification, and layering. Studying rock layers is important for understanding the Earth's past.
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Being aware of the geological characteristics of an area can help individuals make informed decisions about where to build homes and how to prepare for potential geological hazards. In summary, the formation of stratified ro...
Being aware of the geological characteristics of an area can help individuals make informed decisions about where to build homes and how to prepare for potential geological hazards. In summary, the formation of stratified rocks involves the accumulation, transportation, deposition, lithification, and layering of sediments, with each layer representing a distinct point in Earth's history. The study of these rock layers is essential for understanding the planet's past and the processes that have shaped its surface
