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Understanding Geologic Time

Understanding Geologic Time

This site introduces the significance of the geologic time scale to students. Students will be able to review major events that have occurred throughout Earth's history as well as order events on a timeline. Students will also learn about relative and absolute dating techniques and details about the various eons, eras and periods on the geologic timescale. At the end of the activity, students will be quizzed over five questions relating to the...

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Keywords:
era, eon, Earth, period, fossil, history, geologic timescale
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
September 9, 2013
Date Modified in MERLOT:
October 30, 2017
Authors:



Submitter:
Jim Bidlack
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School, College General Ed
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
Unknown
Source Code Available:
Unknown
Accessibility Information Available:
Unknown
Creative Commons:
No

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