The geologic time scale interpreted from rock strata provides a way to organize Earth’s history. Analyses of rock strata and the fossil record provide only relative dates, not an absolute scale.

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Derived Statement

Date Created:

2013-04-09

Creator:

Next Generation Science Standards

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Yes

Education Level:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Science

Statement Notation:

DCI.ESS1.C.6-8.3

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Description en-US: The geologic time scale interpreted from rock strata provides a way to organize Earth’s history. Analyses of rock strata and the fossil record provide only relative dates, not an absolute scale.

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English