Geologic Time Scale Quiz
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When was the Geologic Column developed?
19th century
(wrong answers:
18th century,
16th century,
20th century,
17th century)
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How many eras are there in 1 eon?
2
(wrong answers:
3,
100,
5,
10)
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How many ways can you determine relative age?
3
(wrong answers:
2,
6,
1)
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How old is the sundial they uncovered in Turkey?
2000 years
(wrong answers:
6000 years,
500 years,
100 years,
10000 years)
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What is dendrochronology?
The use of tree rings to determine absolute age and past environmental conditions.
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Who invented Sundials?
Egypt