EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE AND GEOLOGIC TIME
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this unit you should
be able to:
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1. define the components of the
Earth System and understand how they are inter-related;
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2. give a summary of the evolution
of scientific thought about the geology of the Earth;
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3. discuss the evolution of ideas
about interpreting Earth's History;
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4. provide a basic description of
the origin and characteristics of different kinds of rocks;
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5. understand the principles of
relative dating;
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6. recognize the significance of
the different types of unconformities;
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7. outline why fossils are valuable
tools to unravel Earth's history;
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8. have a basic knowledge of stratigraphy
and the significance of different types of units;
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9. describe the divisions of the
geologic time scale and comprehend the vastness of geologic time;
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10. explain the basis of quantitative
methods to measure the age of rocks and their limitations.
OUTLINE
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