Which of the Following Lists the Correct Sequence of Divisions

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lists the correct sequence of divisions in the geologic time scale, from largest to smallest?

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

---

Definitions:

Statistical Measure

A value that represents a characteristic of a set of data, such as mean, median, or mode.

Association Coefficient

A statistical measure used to quantify the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

Arbitrage

The practice of buying and selling assets in different markets or in derivative forms to take advantage of differing prices for the same asset.

Sensitive Topic

A subject matter that may provoke emotional reactions or discomfort due to its personal, controversial, or delicate nature.