6 Questions
What is the largest subdivision or interval in the geologic time scale?
Aeon
How do geologists relate the age of rocks in a certain area?
By correlating with the age of fossils found
What is the most recent eon according to the geologic time scale?
Phanerozoic Eon
Which geological events help geologists generate the geologic time scale?
Fossils and rock layers
What is the basis for tracking the age or maturity of an individual according to the text?
Significant events in a person's life
How are eons divided in the geologic time scale?
By eras
Test your knowledge on the geologic time scale, stratigraphy, and the use of index fossils in historical geology. Learn about eons, eras, periods, and epochs in the context of Earth's history.
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