Geologic Time and Early Humans (N.A. Gr 6)

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What is the geologic time scale?

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The geologic time scale is a system of chronological dating that relates geological strata to time, used by geologists and other Earth scientists to describe the timing and relationships of events in Earth's history.

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What are the major divisions of the geologic time scale?

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The major divisions of the geologic time scale include eons, eras, periods, epochs, and ages.

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What is prehistory?

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Prehistory is the period of human history before the invention of writing, which means it is the time before written records.

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What significant event marks the beginning of the Paleozoic Era?

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The Cambrian Explosion, which occurred around 541 million years ago, marks the beginning of the Paleozoic Era.

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What is the significance of language in early human societies?

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Language allowed early humans to communicate, share knowledge, ask and answer questions, and build social structures.

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What evidence do we have that dinosaurs existed before humans?

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Fossil records and geological evidence show that dinosaurs lived during the Mesozoic Era, which ended about 65 million years ago, long before the appearance of humans.

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What is the difference between a fossil and a rock?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism, while a rock is a solid mass of minerals or mineral-like matter.

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What is the significance of the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event?

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The Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, which occurred about 66 million years ago, led to the extinction of approximately 75% of Earth's species, including the dinosaurs.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do scientists determine the age of rocks and fossils?

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Scientists use methods such as radiometric dating, stratigraphy, and biostratigraphy to determine the age of rocks and fossils.