GC A3 Geologic Column--Relative Dating

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This presentation reviews the difference between data and interpretation and then describes how scientists look at the sequence of layers in the geologic column (data) and draw conclusions about their relative age (interpretation).

A non-narrated version of the PowerPoint and a script are provided for teachers who would find them useful for presenting the material to their students.

Geologic Column

Relative Dating