Asked by Thomas Ramirez on Jul 14, 2024
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Which of the following correctly lists the four main chapters of Earth's history, from oldest to youngest?
A) Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic, Precambrian
B) Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Precambrian
C) Paleozoic, Precambrian, Mesozoic, Cenozoic
D) Precambrian, Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic
E) Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic
Earth's History
A chronological description of the physical and biological events that have occurred on Earth from its formation to the present.
Precambrian
A very long interval of geologic time, from the formation of the solid earth to the beginning of the Paleozoic; it is equivalent to 90% of geologic time.
- Determine the key subdivisions of the geological timescale and their sequential arrangement.
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Heather HealyJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The correct order from oldest to youngest is Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic. The Precambrian is the earliest and longest era, followed by the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic, which is the current era.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the key subdivisions of the geological timescale and their sequential arrangement.
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