The Solid Earth - Chapter 9: Correlation Flashcards
1
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
2
Q
What is a limitation of correlation?
A
It works for matching rocks over relatively short distances but becomes more difficult across larger distance
3
Q
What do geologists rely on when the space is too large to use correlation?
A
Fossils
