• t rex    Geologic History

     

    • Contrast absolute and relative time
    • Use and interpret the Geologic Timetable to list geologic eras and describe features of them
    • Use Law of Superposition, Crosscutting Relationships and unconformities to determine the relative age of rock layers
    • Define "fossil" and identify ways fossils are preserved
    • Explain how fossils are used to read the rock record
    • Explain how radioactive elements can be used to determine absolute time (Half-life)