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Earths Past
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Radiometric Dating | A technique used to date materials. It compares the levels of radioactive elements (commonly Carbon or Potassium) to decay rates |
| Geologic Time Scale | A record of the life forms and geologic events in Earth's History |
| Fossils | A remnant, impression, or trace of an animal or plant geologic age that has been preserved |
| Atoms | Basic unit of Chemical Element; Has protons, electrons, and neutrons |
| Elements | A substance made up |
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