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What methods did geologist used when they first developed the geologic time scale?
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The methods the geologists used when they first developed the geologic time scale. Were studying rock layers and index fossils worldwide.
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∙ 7y agoScientists first developed the geologic time scale by studying rock layers and indexing fossils worldwide.
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What methods did geologists use when they first developed the time scale?
The methods the geologists used when they first developed the geologic time scale. Were studying rock layers and index fossils worldwide. By Patrick
What methods did geologists use when they first developedthe geologic time scale?
Scientists first developed the geologic time scale by studying rock layers and index fossils worldwide. With this info. (information if you forget!), scientists placed Earth's rocks in order by the relative age.
What was Florence Bascom major accomplishments?
She was an early American Geologist and is famous for being the first geologist in this country.
Where did Arthur Holmes live?
Arthur Holmes, geologist worked in England and Scotland. He performed the first rock dating by radiological (geochronology) methods. His Principles of Physical Geology is still an impressive comprehensive work.
Who was the first geologist to walk on the moon?
I think it was Harrison Schmitt.
What is first step to become a geologist?
Having an interest in landforms and their processes.
The earliest form of life appeared during?
The first geologic time scale was proposed in 1913 by the British geologist Arthur Holmes (1890 - 1965). This was soon after the discovery of radioactivity, and using it, Holmes estimated that the Earth was about 4 billion years old - this was much greater than previously believed.
Who created irrigation?
The ancient sumerians developed the very first methods of irrigation.
Which geologic event occurred first?
"Pangaea underwent formation."
Who was Charles H. Herty?
Methods developed by Herty and his relentless promotion of southern papermaking helped create the twenty-first-century paper industry in the South
Which major division on geologic time came first?
Precambrian time
Which period in the geologic time scale did the penguins first live in?
Cenozoic
