Deep Time and Stratigraphy
Geology · Year 10 · Earth's History and the Fossil Record · 2.º Período

Deep Time and Stratigraphy

Understanding the principles of stratigraphy and radiometric dating to construct the geological timescale. Pupils will learn how geologists read the rock record like a history book.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsEduqas GCSE Geology, Key Idea 1: Geological Principles (Geological time)National Curriculum in England: Science KS4, Physics - Atomic structure and isotopes (Radioactive decay and half-life)

About This Topic

Understanding the principles of stratigraphy and radiometric dating to construct the geological timescale. Pupils will learn how geologists read the rock record like a history book.

Key Questions

  1. What are the principles of relative dating?
  2. How does radiometric dating provide absolute ages for rocks?
  3. Why is the concept of 'deep time' important for understanding Earth's history?

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