Geologic Time Scale Quiz

Arrange the 4 time frames from oldest to youngest.

• A. Precambrian Time, Paleozoic Era, Cenozoic Era, Mesozoic Era

• B. Precambrian Time, Paleozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Cenozoic Era

• C. Paleozoic Era, Cenozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Cenozoic Era

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Which division on the geologic time scale is the shortest?

• A. Period

• B. Era

• C. Epoch

• D. Eon

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Which era is also known as the age of mammals?

• A. Precambrian Era

• B. Paleozoic Era

• C. Mesozoic Era

• D. Cenozoic Era

It is also known as the era of middle life.

The movie “Jurassic Park” got its title from which era?

• A. Precambrian Era

• B. Paleozoic Era

• C. Mesozoic Era

• D. Cenozoic Era

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List all the four major divisions/phases of geologic time scale from largest to smallest.

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Each era can be further divided into:

• A. Period

• B. Extinction

• C. Epoch

• D. Eon

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What is it called when 75% of living things become extinct at the same time?

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Which period does not belong in the Mesozoic Era?

• A. Triassic Period

• B. Permian Period

• C. Cretaceous Period

• D. Jurassic Period

Which eons are included in Precambrian Time?