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Sedimentary Strata, Grand Canyon (Corel)After reading, studying, and discussing Chapter 10, you should be able to:

  • Describe the doctrine of uniformitarianism.

  • Explain the difference between numerical and relative dating.

  • List the laws and principles used in relative dating.

  • Discuss unconformities.

  • Explain correlation of rock layers.

  • Describe fossils, fossilization, and the uses of fossils.

  • Explain radioactivity and radiometric dating.

  • Describe the geologic time scale.



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