Geology Flashcards
1
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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
The geological time scale is a record of the life forms and geological events in Earth’s history
3
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How did scientists develop the time scale?
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Scientists developed the time scale by studying rock layers and fossils world wide.
4
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What did radioactive dating help determine
A
The divisions in the time scale
