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Earth scientists study the history of the earth. What are some ways that they determine the age of the earth or geologic features (for example, what did William Smith do?)? Which techniques are most accurate to help with this process? How has our understanding of the age of the earth changed over time

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To establish the age of a rock or a fossil, researchers use some type of clock to determine the date it was formed. Geologists commonly use radiometric dating methods, based on the natural radioactive decay of certain elements such as potassium and carbon, as reliable clocks to date ancient events.

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