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Geologic history. A journey through geologic time /

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This program takes students on a journey through geologic time starting with the formation of Earth. The concept of geologic time is discussed, and highlights of the four major geologic eras are described. Live action footage filmed on location reveals ways scientists uncover clues about geologic ev...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Jerome, Brian A. (Producer), Keck, Nina (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Brandon, VT : Visual Learning Systems, 2005.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Earth sciences.
Geology.
Historical geology.
Sciences de la terre.
Géologie.
Géologie historique.
Educational films.
Science films.
Films éducatifs.
Films scientifiques.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:This program takes students on a journey through geologic time starting with the formation of Earth. The concept of geologic time is discussed, and highlights of the four major geologic eras are described. Live action footage filmed on location reveals ways scientists uncover clues about geologic events. Changes in Earth's life and climate are addressed. Other terminology includes: era, period, Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic, rock layering, unconformity, absolute age, and relative age.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 03, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (23 minutes)
Playing Time:00:22:03