Geology 110: Earth and Space Science

Be able to determine relative ages of rocks given a profile. Fossils. Different types (cast, mold, remains, film, etc.) How they are made. Best conditions for forming. Characteristics of index fossils. Absolute Time. What tree rings & varves tell us. Radioactivity / decay . which are best for different ages (esp. carbon-14 & uranium-238) ................
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