stratigraphic

Meanings

• noun

  The science of identifying and arranging strata and studying the relationships between strata and the objects embedded within them.

  - "Stratigraphy is used to date the age of fossils and rocks."
  - "The study of stratigraphy helps us understand the Earth's geological history."

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Variants

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stratigraphic , stratigraphical

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'stratigos' meaning 'general' and 'graphein' meaning 'to write'. Stratigraphy is the science of writing the history of the Earth in the form of layers.

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1. Stratigraphy was first systematically developed by Nicolas Steno in the 17th century.

2. The study of stratigraphy is essential for understanding the Earth's geological history and for interpreting the Earth's structure and composition.

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1. Paleontology: The scientific study of life that existed prior to, and sometimes including, the start of the Holocene Epoch (roughly 11,700 years ago), specifically the study of fossils to determine organisms' evolution and relationships as well as studying the history of life and the Earth's biosphere.

2. Geology: The scientific discipline that studies the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change.

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Stratigraphy has been a crucial field of study in geology and paleontology. It has provided valuable insights into the Earth's history, including the age of the Earth, the evolution of life, and the causes of past climate changes.

How to Memorize "stratigraphic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize layers of sediment being deposited over time, with each layer representing a different time period in Earth's history.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stratigraphy' with the idea of layers and the study of the Earth's history.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Strata Story' to remember the meaning of stratigraphy: Strata (layers) Story (study).

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