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Geologic Time

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  • What is the longest unit of time on the geologic time scale?
    eon
  • The shortest unit of time on the geologic time scale is __________.
    epoch
  • Which came first? Mammals, Reptiles, Humans
    Reptiles
  • When did Pangea first begin to form?
    during the Paleozoic Era
  • Which era means "ancient life"?
    Paleozoic Era
  • What happens at the end of each era of time?
    mass extinctions or major geologic changes
  • What the longest era in Earth's history?
    Precambrian
  • Which era is characterized by the presence of small mammals and the appearance of the first birds?
    Mesozoic Era
  • During which era did we see the first plants on land?
    Paleozoic Era
  • There are __________ eons in the Earth's history.
    4
  • What was the first life on Earth?
    bacteria
  • Which era did the first flower appear?
    Mesozoic Era
  • Which era do we currently live in?
    Cenozoic Era
  • Eras are divided into ____________.
    periods
  • Which era means "New Life"?
    Cenozoic Era
  • Which era is known as the Age of Reptiles?
    Mesozoic Era
  • During which era did mammals become the dominant species?
    Cenozoic Era
  • Which era did reptiles first appear?
    Paleozoic Era
  • What era did the first life appear?
    Precambrian
  • What era did the first fish appear?
    Paleozoic Era
  • Which era means "Middle Life"?
    Mesozoic Era