Geologic Time Scale

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When classifying time using the Geologic Time Scale, which unit is the largest unit of time? Options: Period, Eon, Epoch, Era

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Eon

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The Mesozoic Era is found in which Eon?

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Phanerozoic

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During this period Earth was flowing with lava, the core was unstable, and was the first Era of the Precambrian Eon.

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Hadean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What Epoch of the Geological Time scale are we currently in?

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Holocene

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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During what Period were Dinosaurs present?

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Jurassic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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During this Era Pangaea was being formed? Options: Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic, Phanerozoic

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Paleozoic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Order the units of geological time from largest to smallest: Epoch, Eon, Era, Period.

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Eon, Era, Period, Epoch

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A scientist who studies fossil remains in order to study primitive life forms.

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Palentologist

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Fossils provide evidence of __________.

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how life and the environmental conditions have changed over time

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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When did the Precambrian time end?

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540 million years ago

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4