PPT-The Geologic Time Scale Earth’s History

The geologic time scale divides Earths long history into units of time Eras Periods Epochs Eras are divided into P eriods Periods are divided into Epochs Precambrian. How long ago were the dinosaurs here? How do we even describe geologic time anyway?. EONS. which are divided into . ERAS. ,. which are divided into. . PERIODS. ,. which are divided into. . EPOCHS. NS3310 - Physical Science Studies. Geologic Time. Relative Time. Law of Superposition. Uniformitarianism. Unconformities. Absolute Time. Radiometric Datine. Earth History. Hopscotch Through Geologic Time. Chapter 7 lesson 4. What is the geologic time scale?. Geologists use the geologic time scale to show Earth’s history.. It is a record of the geologic events and the evolution of life forms as shown by the fossil record.. In depth: chapter 19. Geologic Time Scale. Examining layers of sedimentary rock, scientists have put together a chronology of Earth’s history.. It is divided into 4 Eras:. 1. Precambrian (3.5 . bya. 8. th. Grade Science. Geologic Time. Geologic time. . - Earth’s history is divided into units of time that make up the . Geologic . T. ime . S. cale. .. Time units on the scale are based on the appearance (. Earth is very, very old…. Earth’s History. The history of Earth and the ages of rocks can be investigated and understood by studying rocks and fossils.. Evidence of ancient, often extinct life is preserved in many sedimentary rocks.. Who was James Hutton?. In the late 1700s, James Hutton began to question some of the ideas regarding the Earth.. He found fossils and saw them as evidence of life forms that no longer exist. . Different types of fossilized creatures were found in different layers of rock.. To learn how the geologic timeline was made and how the length of the various periods are different. Agenda. Progress reports – need to be signed by Parent/guardian. Geologic History Notes. Project –highlights. Organization of . Ch. 21-24. Ch. 21.1 – Describes the geologic time scale. Ch. 22 – Precambrian Earth. . Section 1: Early Earth. . Section 2: Formation of the Crust and Continents. . Section 3: Formation of the Atmosphere and Oceans. Section 12.1 Discovering earth’s history. Uniformitarianism – the idea that physical, chemical, and biological laws that operate today also operated in the past; the present is the key to the past.. a. Fossils. 3. Geologic Time Scale. 4. Geologic Belts. 5. NC Geologic History. How do we know . geologic . history. ?. Earth's History. Earth's history spans over a length of . 4.5 billion . years. Geologists have divided that time into units based on major geologic events and life forms. Geologic Time and Evolution Earth Has a History Geologic materials record enormous changes. Earth is a complex, evolving system. Physical and biological systems continuously interact. Earth constantly changes and has done so through time. Normally we think of time in terms of days or years but geologists commonly refer to events that happened millions or billions of years ago. For example earth is approximately 4.6 billion years old. GEOLOGIC TIME. What is it and Why do we care? . What is the geologic time scale? . . Geologic Time Scale:. A record of the Earth’s . history broken up into . various units of time that. are based on types of . fossils contained within .