What are the similarities and differences in the way geologists and biologists approximate the age of the earth? Justify your response in two or more complete sentences in the essay box below.
Geologists and biologists use different methods to approximate the age of the earth. Geologists use radiometric dating techniques to determine the age of rocks and minerals. On the other hand, scientists use fossil evidence to determine the approximate date of the oldest biological organisms on earth. Both methods provide estimates that suggest the earth to be around 4.6 billion years old, with slight variations due to differences in the methods used.
