Geologic Time Scale

Geologic Time Scale

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Geologic Time Scale is a record of what?

Back

the known history of rocks and fossils

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How old do Paleontologists believe the Earth is?

Back

4.6 billion years old

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Paleozoic, Mesozoic & Cenozoic are all

Back

Eras

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is the most recent era of time- the one that we are currently in? Options: Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Cenozoic, Precambrian

Back

Cenozoic

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Geologists subdivide periods into eras.

Back

False

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Describe how geologists separate time periods.

Back

by special events that have happened in that period.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Name the 4 time frames in order from oldest to youngest: Precambrian Time, Paleozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Cenozoic Era.

Back

Precambrian Time, Paleozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Cenozoic Era

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