5 Questions
Which of the following is the correct order of the geologic time scale, from longest to shortest duration?
Eons, eras, periods, epochs, ages
What is the primary basis for establishing a geologic time scale?
Fossil forms
Which organization maintains the International Chronostratigraphic Chart?
International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS)
What is the role of living things in the development of geologic time scales?
They provide the chief means of establishing a time scale
What is stratigraphy?
The correlation and classification of rock strata
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.
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