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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**Question 17: What is the largest division of time in the geologic time scale called?**

- A. a period
- B. an eon
- C. an era
- D. an epoch
- E. an age

This question is a multiple-choice format intended to assess knowledge of geological time divisions. In the context of geology, the largest division of time is an "eon." Each option represents a different segment of the geologic time scale, which is used by geologists to organize the history of the Earth.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question 17: What is the largest division of time in the geologic time scale called?** - A. a period - B. an eon - C. an era - D. an epoch - E. an age This question is a multiple-choice format intended to assess knowledge of geological time divisions. In the context of geology, the largest division of time is an "eon." Each option represents a different segment of the geologic time scale, which is used by geologists to organize the history of the Earth.
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