Practice mode Social Stratification

The word stratification comes from the geological concept of ‘strata’. What does strata mean?

Correct answer C. Rock layers

Explanation

In geology, strata are layers of rock laid one on top of another. Sociologists borrowed the idea to describe society's layered hierarchy.

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