Which Statement Best Summarizes the Development of the Geologic Time

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the development of the geologic time scale?

• A) Numerical ages for rocks were known before the relative sequence of sedimentary layers was established.
• B) Relative ages for sedimentary strata were known before accurate numerical dates for these rocks were measured.
• C) Names of relative ages (such as Silurian)and accurate numerical dates for these ages became known at about the same time.
• D) Numerical ages for fossils were known before the relative sequence of sedimentary layers was established.

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