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Layers Of Rock Crossword Clue
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STRATA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STRATA
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STRATA" which means:
- noun
- • One of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)
- • People having the same social, economic, or educational status
- • An abstract place usually conceived as having depth
- • A subpopulation divided into a stratified sampling
An example sentence would be:
- • "The geologists studied the different strata of rock in the area."
- • "The archaeologists uncovered multiple layers of strata at the ancient site."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times30 Mar 2020 | Across 51 | |
| The Guardian Quick02 Sep 2013 | Across 17 | |
| The Guardian Quick02 Aug 2002 | Across 14 | |
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7 | This principle allows scientists to determine the relative ages of rock layers by examining the positions of rock layers and their fossils in relation to one another. |
