Major Events in Earth's History

What occurs at the end of a geologic era?

• flood

• extinction

• comet

• mountains form

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The Precambrian is the ___________ time span in Earth's history.

• youngest

• latest

• earliest

• middle

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The Carboniferous Period is in which era?

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

• Proterozoic

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This is the beginning of time on Earth until the Cambrian explosion.

• Paleozoic

• Cenozoic

• Precambrian

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Which length of geologic time is associated with the appearance of humans?

• Cambrian Period

• Cenozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Precambrian Era

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Which division of the geologic time scale makes up MOST of Earth’s History?

• Precambrian

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

• Paleozoic

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Pangaea refers to a...

• large supercontinent

• Greek superhero

• Tropical fern

• Mass extinction

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Identify the Era:
First forms of life appeared in this era.

• Precambrian

• Paleozoic

• Mesozoic

• Cenozoic

Which era is known for the dominance of dinosaurs?

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

• Precambrian Era

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What major event marks the end of the Cretaceous period?

• Formation of the Himalayas

• Extinction of the dinosaurs

• First appearance of mammals

• Breakup of Pangaea

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