Define Sedimentology
The study of sediments and their formation
How are modern depo environments used to interpret rock
By looking at the physical, biological, and chemical of those rocks, it can be linked to the formation processes
What are some conditions used to estimate the time of sedimentation?
the salinity
depth and flow velocity of water
strength/direction of wind
Tidal range in shallow marine
Define Stratigraphy
The study of sediments and their relationship to time