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The geologic time scale divides Earth's history into units of time called eons, eras, periods, and epochs. Eons are the largest unit of time and are divided into shorter eras, which are further divided into periods and epochs to create smaller and more specific time spans. These divisions make up the geologic time scale and represent changes in life forms and rock formations over the planet's 4.56 billion year history.
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1) Geologic time is measured in intervals of thousands, millions, or billions of years rather than using biblical ages.
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- 1. 12.4 The Geologic Time Scale
- 2. Geologic time scale • The division of Earth history into blocks of time- eons, eras, periods, and epochs; The time scale was created using relative dating principles.
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- 5. Period • A basic unit of the geologic time scale that is a subdivision of an era; Periods may be divided into smaller units called epochs
- 6. epoch • A unit of the geologic time scale that is a subdivision of a period
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