Geologic Time Scale Flashcard

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

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Cenozoic

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During which era did the first mammals appear? Options: Paleozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Cenozoic Era, Jurassic Era

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Mesozoic Era

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What is the name of the period known for the extinction of the dinosaurs?

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Cretaceous

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Which era is known for the formation of the supercontinent Pangaea?

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Paleozoic

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During which period did the first flowering plants appear?

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Cretaceous period

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What is the name of the era known for the rise of the first complex life forms?

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Paleozoic era

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Which era is known for the appearance of the first fish?

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Paleozoic era

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What is the name of the period known for the mass extinction event that wiped out the majority of species?

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Permian-Triassic period

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Which period is known for the first appearance of amphibians?

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Devonian period

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During which era did the first reptiles appear? Options: Neolithic Era, Paleozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Cenozoic Era

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Paleozoic Era