Geologic Time Answers

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How are eras and periods of the geologic time scale named?

A
They are named for the places where geologists first described rocks or fossils from that time.
B
Their names are based on the names of scientists who discovered the rocks and fossils.
C
They are named after plants and animals that lived during that time.
D
Their names are based on the number of centuries within that length of time.
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oceansfossilsthe atmosphere

A
oceans
B
fossils
C
the atmosphere
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PrecambrianPaleozoicCenozoic

A
Precambrian
B
Paleozoic
C
Cenozoic
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before after during

A
before
B
after
C
during
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From what material did the moon form?

A
material from Earth
B
material from the Sun
C
material from Mars
D
material from comets
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Paleozoic MesozoicCenozoic

A
Paleozoic
B
Mesozoic
C
Cenozoic
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Which processes produced heat that contributed to the formation of Earth’s different layers? Check all that apply.collision of materialscompaction of materialscooling of low-density metalsradioactive decaysinking of high-density metals

A
collision of materials
B
compaction of materials
C
cooling of low-density metals
D
radioactive decay
E
sinking of high-density metals

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