Geological Timescale
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the geological timescale?
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The geological timescale 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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the main divisions of the geological timescale?
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The main divisions of the geological timescale are Eons, Eras, Periods, Epochs, and Ages.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which era is known as the Precambrian?
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The Precambrian is the earliest part of Earth's history, covering about 88% of geological time, before the Cambrian period.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Paleozoic Era known for?
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The Paleozoic Era is known for the emergence of fish, amphibians, and the first reptiles, as well as the development of extensive forests.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What significant events occurred during the Mesozoic Era?
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The Mesozoic Era is known as the Age of Reptiles, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the appearance of the first birds and mammals.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Cenozoic Era known as?
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The Cenozoic Era is known as the Age of Mammals, characterized by the rise of mammals and birds after the extinction of the dinosaurs.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a period in the geological timescale?
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A period is a subdivision of an era in the geological timescale, representing a specific interval of geological time.
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