Which Is the Largest Division of the Geologic Time Scale

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which is the largest division of the geologic time scale?

• A) eon
• B) era
• C) epoch
• D) period
• E) millennium

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Definitions:

Ecotones

Transition areas between two biomes or ecosystems where species from both areas can interact and various species can thrive.

Island Biogeography

The study of the distribution and dynamics of species on islands, focusing on the factors that affect species richness and extinction rates.

Immigration Rates

The frequency or number of individuals moving into a region or country from another region or country.

Extinction Rates

The speed at which species become extinct over a certain period of time, often accelerated by human activities.