Geologic Time Scale Quiz

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The branch of science that focuses on the study of fossils and past life.

________________are the remains of species that existed on Earth for relatively short periods of time and were widespread geographically.

Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil

The principle that states that the oldest rock layer is found at the bottom in an undisturbed stack of rock layers

___________________________is the actual age of an object.

Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil

__________________is the age of something compared to other things.

__________________________is the principle that Earth’s processes occurring today are similar to those that occurred in the past.