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The reason Geologic Timescales are used are to give sense of what time begining from 4.5 billion years ago, and the satges through Evolution. That's how it's possibly percieved, I am not accuratly certain, so do research and come up with a possible answer to counter my statement.

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They use the geologic time scale to answer questions from the past about animals and why the became extinct or why they are becoming extinct and to know more about the earth in the past. They can also find out new facts about animals and find out about DINOSAUR'S.

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A geological time scale links geological strata on the basis of chronological time.

It has an advantage while studying occurrences or repetition of events, particularly

if there are chances of repetition. It also promotes the idea of slow uniform processes.

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To tell if the rock is older or younger then one another.

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Scientists take the major events and characteristics of certain periods of time to determine the geological time scale.

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Scientist created the GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE because they wanted to know about earth's past..

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To show time periods

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To Divide The Basis Of Earths Composition

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What is geological scale?

The geological time scale organizes a long period of time.


How can a geological time scale BEST be reconstructed?

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By which professions was the geological time scale used by?

The geological time scale was used by professions such as scientists. Scientists use this to record important life events and life forms. These are very important to humans.


Where can you find a geological time scale?

Have a look at the wikipedia link attached.


How do geological and human time scales differ?

The geological time scale is hugely larger than the human time scale. For humans, a decade is a significant period of time, and even our civilizations span only a few thousand years... whereas in geological terms even a million years isn't that much.