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What is the geological time scale?

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A system of chronological dating that relates geological strata to time.

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What are the three main geological eras?

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Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic.

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What is the 'Age of Reptiles'?

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Mesozoic era, known for the dominance of reptiles.

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What is stratigraphy?

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The study of rock layers and layering.

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What is the youngest rock layer called?

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Mudstone.

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How do rock layers form?

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Through sedimentation, where materials settle over time.

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What is the significance of the fossil record?

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It provides evidence of past life and helps date rock layers.

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What is the Precambrian era?

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The earliest part of Earth's history, before the Paleozoic era.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed by the accumulation of sediments.

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What is the difference between relative dating and absolute dating?

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Relative dating determines the sequence of events, while absolute dating provides a specific age.