Geological Time Scale Quiz

Which era is known for the rise of mammals?

• Cenozoic Era

• Paleozoic Era

During which period did dinosaurs go extinct?

• Cretaceous

• Permian

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What significant event occurred during the Cambrian period?

• Appearance of jawed fish

• Multicellular organisms appear

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What is the Geologic Time Scale divided into?

• Time intervals based on significant events

• Arbitrary divisions

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Is the Geologic Time Scale to scale based on time?

• No, it is not to scale

• It is to scale for the time after dinosaurs

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Which era is known for the appearance of the first mammals according to the geologic time scale provided?

• Proterozoic Eon

• Mesozoic Era

During which period did the dinosaurs go extinct?

• Cretaceous

• Jurassic

According to the geologic time scale, when did the first cells with nuclei appear?

• Hadean Eon

• Proterozoic Eon

What does the term "Cenozoic" mean in the context of geological time periods?

• "ancient life"

• "new life"

What major event is marked at the boundary of the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods?

• Mountains form

• Dinosaurs go extinct

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