The Geologic Time Scale Is Broken Up into Time Units

question 145

Multiple Choice

The geologic time scale is broken up into time units of different sizes based on

• A)eons,eras,periods,and epochs.
• B)changes in fossilization.
• C)visible and nonvisible life forms.
• D)major changes in life forms.

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