The document outlines the major geological time periods used to describe Earth's history. It divides time into eons, eras, and periods. The four eons are Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic, and Phanerozoic. The three main eras are Precambrian, Paleozoic, and Mesozoic, with the current era being the Cenozoic. Each era is further divided into periods characterized by characteristic organisms and geological events. The document also briefly describes some of the major transitions and events that occurred during these periods, such as the Cambrian explosion and age of dinosaurs.