Geologic Time Practice Quiz

Which unit of geologic time is a subdivision of eons?

• Epoch

• Era

• Period

• Age

Epochs are subdivisions of which unit of geologic time?

• Eon

• Era

• Period

• Age

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How long is a period typically measured in?

• Billions of years

• Millions of years

• Thousands of years

• Hundreds of years

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What is the primary benefit of understanding geologic time divisions?

• To predict future events

• To study Earth's history

• To measure time in centuries

• To analyze human history

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Which of the following is not a unit of geologic time?

• A) Eons

• B) Eras

• C) Decades

• D) Periods

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Which eon is the longest in terms of time span?

• Hadean

• Archean

• Proterozoic

• Phanerozoic

Which eon began 2.5 billion years ago?

• Hadean

• Archean

• Proterozoic

• Phanerozoic

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What can different chemical signatures in rocks help scientists determine?

• The color of the rocks

• The age of the rocks

• The weight of the rocks

• The location of the rocks

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Which scientific method is used to create the fossil record?

• Chemical analysis

• Radiometric dating

• Soil sampling

• Mineral extraction

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What process led to the creation of sedimentary rocks in New York during the Paleozoic Era?

• Erosion

• Lithification

• Metamorphism

• Volcanism

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