What is the definition of “detective skills”as used in this sentence?

Using dazzling detective skills, geologists created a calendar of geologic time.

A
the ability to study dinosaurs
B
the ability to solve crimes
C
the ability to figure out the past
D
the ability to search for bones

Respuesta :

Answer: C . the ability to figure out the past

Explanation:

The geologists were able to create a calendar of geologic time which most probably spans thousands if not millions of years.

The phrase “detective skills” generally means having the ability to figure things out and in this question that deals with a temporal scenario, it must means the ability to figure out things that happened in the past.