geological column
(ge-o-log-i-cal-col-umn)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. A theoretical representation of the stratigraphy of the Earth's crust, showing the sequence and relative position of rock layers and their corresponding time periods.
Example Sentence
The geological column provides insight into the Earth's history through its rock layers.
More Example Sentences
Paleontologists study the geological column to understand the evolution of life on Earth.
Synonyms
stratigraphic column; stratigraphy; rock sequence
Antonyms
unstratified; non-layered; disordered
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