Question

What 3 types of science formed the geological time scale?

Answer 1

Answer: c) geology, archaeology, and paleontology

Explanation:

The geological time scale can be defined as a scale which is used to determine the chronological dating of the organisms in the geological strata. It helps in determining the occurrence and existence of particular kind of species on planet earth. It can also be used to trace the development and passage of a particular kind of trait from one generation to the another. It can also be used to trace back various geological events that occurred on planet earth like volcanic eruption, plate tectonics, and others. The geologists used it for tracing the geological activities that occurred in the history of earth. Archaeologist study about rocks and fossils to trace back the geological time scale. Paleontologist study the existence of a particular species via studying the fossil evidences and reconstructing the primitive conditions by developing a geological time scale. They trace the evolutionary history of organisms.