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Chronostratigraphic divisions of the geologic timescale are in units of geological material, while geochronologic divisions are periods of time. It is important to make this distinction because while you can visit a deposit of fossils from a certain time period (the geological material; chronostratigraphy), you can visit the actual time period (geochronology).

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Geochronologic divisions are based on absolute ages from dating techniques, such as radiometric dating, while chronostratigraphic divisions are based on relative ages established through the layering of rock formations. Geochronologic divisions provide specific numerical ages, while chronostratigraphic divisions focus on organizing rock units based on their relative positions.

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