Strata: meaning, definitions and examples
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strata
[ หstrรฆtษ ]
geological layers
Strata refer to layers of rock, sediment, or soil that are often clearly distinguishable from one another. These layers can vary in thickness and composition, giving valuable information about the Earth's history. The study of strata, a key aspect of geology, helps scientists understand the processes that formed the Earth. By examining strata, geologists can infer the age of geological formations and the environmental conditions present during their formation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The strata revealed a rich fossil record.
- Geologists analyzed the strata to determine the age of the rock.
- The sedimentary strata were well-preserved.
- Each stratum tells a story of the Earth's past.
Translations
Translations of the word "strata" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estratos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Schichten
๐ฎ๐ฉ lapisan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ warstwy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฑค
๐ซ๐ท strates
๐ช๐ธ estratos
๐น๐ท katmanlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุจูุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ vrstvy
๐ธ๐ฐ vrstvy
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ plasti
๐ฎ๐ธ lรถg
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฑะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษbษqษlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ estratos
Etymology
The word 'strata' originates from the Latin word 'stratum', which means 'layer' or 'bed'. It was derived from the verb 'stratare', meaning 'to spread out' or 'to layer'. The concept of strata is deeply rooted in geological science, where layers of rock and soil reveal important historical and environmental information about the Earth over time. The use of the term 'strata' in the context of geology has evolved since the early scientific studies of the Earth's crust, particularly during the Renaissance when scientists began systematically studying rock formations. It has since become a fundamental term in geology, paleontology, and environmental science.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,830 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 5827 sensory
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- 5831 wrought
- 5832 perspectives
- 5833 chapel
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