Geology Flashcards
1
Q
What is geology?
A
Geology is the study of the Earth, the materials of which it is made, the structure of those materials, and the processes acting upon them
2
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What is the geological time scale?
A
A record of the life forms and geological events in Earth’s history
3
Q
How did scientists develop the time scale?
A
By studying rock layers and fossils worldwide
4
Q
What did radioactive dating help determine?
A
The divisions in the time scale
