Discussion: Absolute and Relative Dating to Reconstruct Earth's Past
You have just completed lessons on fossils, relative and absolute dating and then did a lab to apply that knowledge. For this project you summarize what you have learned and then you will make an appointment to DISCUSS what you have learned (a DBA). Your teacher will give you directions on how to make the appointment. PLEASE submit your summary in Edgenuity.
Questions to answer for summary: Worksheet
Topics that may be discussed:
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When you call your teacher for your DBA, please have your lab data and also be prepared to bring up a web page on a computer during the conversation.
Questions to answer for summary: Worksheet
Topics that may be discussed:
- Explain how Earth has changed over geologic time.
- Explain how geologists determine the absolute age of rocks.
- Explain how geologists determine the relative age of rocks.
- Determine order of rock layers using index fossils.
- Describe the Law of Superposition.
- Explain how fossils can be formed.
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When you call your teacher for your DBA, please have your lab data and also be prepared to bring up a web page on a computer during the conversation.