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What is a geologic time scale?

What is a geologic time scale? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A chronological scale of the earth's history used to measure the relative or absolute age of any part of geologic time.
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The geologic time scale was developed during the 19th century, based on the evidence of biologic stratigraphy and faunal succession.
Yes, it has a season that is best measured by the geologic time scale.
A geologic time scale combines absolute age determinations, in years, with relative age based on sequences of rock strata.
At this geologic time scale, language tends to change.
A standardized geologic time scale is the framework for deciphering and understanding the long and complex history of our planet Earth.
The geologic time scale, which defines geological periods, began to take its modern form only in the 19th century.

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