WJEC GCSE Geology C480QS · 2.3

Geochronological Principles

Code: 2.3
In: 2 Key Idea 2: Major concepts and techniques in geology
Course: GCSE Geology C480QS
Board: WJEC

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Points under 2.3

2.3(a) Stratigraphic principles and relative dating
2.3(b) Dating and correlation with zone fossils
2.3(c) Zone fossil groups: cephalopods and graptolites
2.3(d) Radiometric (absolute) dating
2.3(e) Deep time and the age of the Earth

Points in 2 Key Idea 2: Major concepts and techniques in geology

2.1 The Rock Cycle
2.2 Plate Tectonics
2.3 Geochronological Principles
2.4 Global Climate and Sea Level Change
2.5 The Origin and Development of Life on Earth