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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question
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The Geologic time scale is subdivided into 4 groups. List them beginning with the largest: a. Eons, periods, epochs, eras b. Eras, eon, periods, epochs c. Eons, eras, periods, epochs d. Eras, eon, epochs, periods
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A Eons, periods, epochs, eras
B Eras, eon, periods, epochs
C Eons, eras, periods, epochs
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D Eras, eon, epochs, periods
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The geologic time scale is hierarchical. The largest subdivisions are Eons. Eons are divided into Eras. Eras are divided into Periods. Periods are divided into Epochs.

Hint

The order from largest to smallest is: Eons -> Eras -> Periods -> Epochs.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: Last Min Prep
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1777 of 2556
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