Which of the Following Denotes the Divisions of the Geologic

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following denotes the divisions of the geologic time scale in correct order of decreasing lengths of time, beginning with the longest time interval and ending with the shortest?

• A) eon, era, epoch, period
• B) eon, epoch, period, era
• C) eon, era, period, epoch
• D) era, period, epoch, eon

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