What methods did geologists use when they first developed the geologic time scale

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Scientists first developed the geologic time scale by studying rock layers and index fossils then placing them in order by relative age.

KaiBuxe answered Sep 10, 2018

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relative dating, law of superposition, then absolute dating.

Spbots answered Sep 13, 2018

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