Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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In the last billion years there have been several major ice ages recognized in the geologic record. Which is not a time of a previous major ice age?

Select an answer and submit. 

a ~ 700 million years ago (Mya)

b between 350 – 450 million years ago (Mya)

c ~ 200 million years ago (Mya)

d within the last 3 million years

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