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Question
Which is the correct order? a. mesozoic -> archaeozoic -> proterozoic b. palaeozoic -> mesozoic -> coenozoic c. archaeozoic -> palaeozoic -> proterozoic d. palaeozoic -> archaeozoic -> coenozoic
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The correct order of these eras from oldest to most recent is: Archean (Archaeozoic) -> Proterozoic -> Paleozoic -> Mesozoic -> Cenozoic. Therefore, the only sequence in correct order is 'palaeozoic -> mesozoic -> coenozoic'.
Hint
The Paleozoic is ancient life, Mesozoic is middle life, and Cenozoic is recent life.