Geologic Time Scale

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What is the name of the most recent era in geologic time?

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Cenozoic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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How long ago did dinosaurs roam Earth's surface?

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180 million years ago

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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During which period did conifers such as pine trees first appear?

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Triassic

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During which period did snakes first appear?

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Carboniferous

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Which era lasted the longest?
Options: Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Precambrian

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Precambrian

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Which era did fungi first appear? Options: Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Precambrian

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Paleozoic

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The Earth is _____________________ years old. Options: 4.6 million, 4.6 billion, 4.6 trillion, 4.6 zillion

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4.6 billion

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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How many divisions of time are there in the geologic time scale?

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3

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is the largest/major unit of geologic time?

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Era

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What is the most recent period of geologic time?

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Quaternary

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4