How was the geologic time scale developed?

A. By systematically dividing all of earth history into equally spaced time intervals, similar to the hours and minutes on a clock.
B. By compiling Biblical and historical records to reconstruct Earth's history.
C. By radiometrically dating successive intervals in rock layers.
D. By correlating exposed rock sections from around the world.
E. All of the answers listed here.


Answer: D

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