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California State University, Sacramento Week 7: Geologic time |
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California State University, Sacramento Week 7: Geologic time |
Objectives
Upon completion of this unit students should be able to:
Understand the difference between absolute (numerical) dating and relative dating
Be able to look at a block diagram, and put the events in order
Describe an angular unconformity, disconformity and non-conformity
Understand simple lithologic correlations
Homework for week seven: Take the on-line quiz for geologic time, chapter eight. You can find the quiz by following this link: http://mhhe.com/plummer11e
Click on the “Resources” tab at the top of the page, and scroll down to the chapter seven on-line quiz. Complete the quiz, and e-mail the results to me at:
Please note: This is different from my CSUS e-mail address!
Due date for homework: The start of class on Friday, October 14
Reading assignments for week seven:
From Plummer, Carlson and Hammersley, Physical Geology, 13th edition
Chapter 8- Geologic time
Powerpoint graphics for week six:
