What is the branch of geology in which rock layers and layering are studied? geophysics meteorology stratigraphy lithologic?

Option (3)

Explanation:

Stratigraphy is the branch of geology that deals with the study of the rocks and the layers of rock present in any area. It also enables a geologist to understand the origin of the rock, its composition, its distribution, and how the rocks are deposited in layers or forming a sequence.

It also helps in the correlation of rocks. correlation is defined as a process by which the rocks found at two different places can be related.

Thus, the correct answer is option (3).

hello!

let's go through all of these words' definitions.

u-shaped valley - where the valley curves down like a u shape

corrie - similar to the hole created at the top of a volcano when it erupts, it's almost like a dent in a mountain

pyramidal peak - a mountain where the peak is very sharp, such as the matterhorn.

arete - two valleys separated by a thin mountain range

i'm going to assume you know how to read a topographic map, but in case you don't, feel free to comment.

now, let's figure out which one's which:

a - seems to be a mountain range separating two valleys, with a mountain running from top center to bottom center and two valleys on either side. therefore, i'd consider this an arete.

b - it looks like a dent into the mountain, like what a corrie is.

c - looks to be a valley, with two steeper sides curving up around the bottom of the valley which has a river in it. i would consider this an u-shaped valley.

hope this !

c-flooding of the area and the development of wetlands