Stratigraphic correlation is conducted by matching ________ and ________.
A)geologic contacts;rock types
B)fossils;unconformities
C)lithologic layers;fossils
D)marker beds;eras

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Stratigraphic correlation is conducted by matching lithologic layers (rock types) and fossils. Both are important in determining the relative ages of rock units and their correlation between different areas. Marker beds and unconformities can also be used in correlation, but are not as commonly used as lithologic layers and fossils. Eras are too broad of a time scale to use for stratigraphic correlation.

Stratigraphic Correlation Is Conducted by Matching ________ and ________

Stratigraphic Correlation Is Conducted by Matching and