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Question 4 • TPS EdX Biology

What is the purpose of a geological time scale ?

Answer
A
It is used to present the correct sequence of events in the Earth’s history.
B
It used to create a naming system for flora and fauna.
C
It used to predict natural disaters throughout Earth’s history.
D
It is used to determine the absolute dates in years for different periods.

Explanation

A geological time scale organizes Earth’s history into units such as eons, eras, and periods, showing the sequence of major events. It does not primarily name organisms, predict disasters, or give exact absolute dates for every period. Therefore, the correct choice is A, presenting the correct sequence of events in Earth’s history.

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