The Solid Earth - Chapter 9: Correlation Flashcards

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Q

The process of matching up rocks of similar age in different regions to develop a geologic time scale that is applicable to the whole earth

A

correlation

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What is a limitation of correlation?

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It works for matching rocks over relatively short distances but becomes more difficult across larger distance

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What do geologists rely on when the space is too large to use correlation?

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Fossils

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