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Which of the following is the correct order of the geologic time scale, from longest to shortest duration?
Which of the following is the correct order of the geologic time scale, from longest to shortest duration?
What is the primary basis for establishing a geologic time scale?
What is the primary basis for establishing a geologic time scale?
Which organization maintains the International Chronostratigraphic Chart?
Which organization maintains the International Chronostratigraphic Chart?
What is the role of living things in the development of geologic time scales?
What is the role of living things in the development of geologic time scales?
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What is stratigraphy?
What is stratigraphy?
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Study Notes
Geologic Time Scale Order
- Eon is the largest unit of geological time, followed by Era, Period, Epoch, and Age, being the smallest.
Basis of Geologic Time Scale
- The geologic time scale is primarily based on stratigraphy and fossil records.
International Chronostratigraphic Chart Maintenance
- The International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS), under the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), maintains the International Chronostratigraphic Chart.
Role of Living Things
- Fossils play a crucial role in defining geologic time boundaries, as different species appeared and disappeared at specific points in Earth's history.
Stratigraphy
- Stratigraphy is the study of layered rocks and their arrangement, which helps in understanding the sequence of geological events and the relative ages of rock formations.
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Test your knowledge of the geologic time scale and rock stratigraphy with this quiz. Learn about the different units of time and their correlation to rock strata. Explore the importance of fossils in determining the age of Earth's history.
