Layers of History

The video explores Earth's natural wonders and their formation over millions of years. It introduces the concept of uniformitarianism, which explains geological processes by observing current ones. The video discusses methods for dating rocks, including relative and absolute dating, to determine the age of geological features. These methods help scientists understand Earth's history and the formation of structures like the Grand Canyon.

What methods do scientists use to examine the physical and chemical changes in rocks for absolute dating?

In what ways do geological studies help us understand Earth's history?