answersLogoWhite

0

The main periods of geologic time are eons. Then eons are divided into eras. All these divisions are done using geological strata. That is, layers of earth or stone, etc. that represent periods of some kind of similar behavior on the earth.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Which is not a major period of the geologic time scale?

Cenozoic is not a major period of the geologic time scale. The scale is broken down into eras. Cenozoic, Mesozoic and Paleozoic are all part of the Phanerozic era.


What are the eras on the geologic time scale?

sorry we dont know the answer


What are the basic divisions of the Geologic Time Scale from larger to small?

eras and periods


What is Precambian Time?

The basic units of the geologic time scale eras and periods.


How is geologic time scale organized?

By eons, eras, epochs, and periods.


What is the largest expansion of time on the geologic time scale?

Eon The largest expanse of time on the geologic time scale is the eon. An eon would encompass at least two eras.


What is Largest Expanse Of Time On The Geologic Time Scale?

Eon The largest expanse of time on the geologic time scale is the eon. An eon would encompass at least two eras.


How many eras make up the geologic time scale?

The geologic time scale is divided into four eras: the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. Each era represents a distinct span of time in Earth's history with characteristic geological and biological features.


What are the two basic units of the geologic time scale?

EonEraPeriodEpoch! :)


What information does the geologic time scale provided and what are the major divisions of time?

The information the geologic scale provides is animals and fossils over time and periods. Major divisions of time is called eras.


What is geologic eras?

Cenozoic Era


Consider the names of the eras in the geologic time scale What is meant by zoic?

life; living things