GENERAL GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The geologic time scale, or geological time scale, (GTS) is a representation of time based on the rock record of Earth. It is a system of chronological dating that uses chronostratigraphy (the process of relating strata to time) and geochronology (scientific branch of geology that aims to determine the age of rocks).

Detailed explanation-2: -The geologic time scale is an important tool used to portray the history of the Earth-a standard timeline used to describe the age of rocks and fossils, and the events that formed them. It spans Earth’s entire history and is separated into four principle divisions.

Detailed explanation-3: -What does the time scale represent? The geologic time scale divides up the history of the earth based on life-forms that have existed during specific times since the creation of the planet. These divisions are called geochronologic units (geo: rock, chronology: time).

Detailed explanation-4: -The geological time scale relates stratigraphy (layers of rock) to periods of time. The time scale is used by geologists, palaeontologists and many other Earth scientists to date certain historical events on Earth.