Which of the Following Major Divisions of Geologic Time Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following major divisions of geologic time is mismatched with the organisms that flourished during that time period?

• A) Carboniferous Period-Age of Amphibians
• B) Mesozoic Era-Age of Reptiles
• C) Cambrian Period-Age of Fish
• D) Cenozoic Era-Age of Homo sapiens

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