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_______________ is the long span of time that begins geologic time.
a) Precambrian
b) Cambrian
c) Mesozoic
d) Paleozoic

A unit of geologic time that subdivides eras
a) eons
b) periods
c) time span
d) years

The Triassic Period, the Jurassic Period, and the Cretaceous Period occurred in what era?
a) Cenozoic era
b) Paleozoic era
c) Mesozoic Era
d) Cambrian Era

Scientists divided the time between Precambrian Time and the present into three units of time, or eras.
a) True
b) False
c) IDK
d) Maybe

What period is where humans first appeared?
a) Triassic Period
b) Jurassic Period
c) Mesozoic Period
d) Cenozoic Period

In which time period are we currently living?
a) Precambrian time
b) Cenozoic Era
c) Tertiarry Period
d) Paleozoic Period

. Jellyfish are one of the oldest species on Earth. In what time period did they first appear?
a) Precambrian time
b) Mezozoic Era
c) Devonian Period
d) Paleozoic Era

In what time period did Pangaea, the super continent, appear?
a) Precambrian Time
b) Mesozoic Era
c) Paleozoic Era
d) Cenozoic Era

Dinosaurs, small mammals, and birds are found in this time period.
a) Precambrian Time
b) Paleozoic Era
c) Mesozoic Era
d) Cenozoic Era

What are fossils that are abundant, easily recognizable, short lived, and widespread called?
a) Preserved fossils
b) Index fossils
c) Imprints
d) Radioactive dating

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