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Understanding the Geologic Time Scale

The document discusses the Geologic Time Scale, which serves as a chronological framework for Earth's history, detailing the divisions of geological time such as eons, eras, periods, and epochs. It highlights the Precambrian and Phanerozoic eons, along with significant events in each era, including the emergence of life and the evolution of mammals. The document also outlines the characteristics of the Cenozoic era and its three periods: Quaternary, Paleogene, and Neogene.

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Understanding the Geologic Time Scale

The document discusses the Geologic Time Scale, which serves as a chronological framework for Earth's history, detailing the divisions of geological time such as eons, eras, periods, and epochs. It highlights the Precambrian and Phanerozoic eons, along with significant events in each era, including the emergence of life and the evolution of mammals. The document also outlines the characteristics of the Cenozoic era and its three periods: Quaternary, Paleogene, and Neogene.

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GEOLOGI

C TIME
SCALE
PRINCESS ANGELA L. PATANGUI
BACKGROUND
INFORMATION
Fossil - is a remnant or trace of organisms of a past
geologic scale. These are used as time indicators and
are used in correlating rocks of similar age in different
regions.

Geologic Time Scale is the “calendar” for events in


Earth’s history. It provides a system of chronologic
measurement relating to time that is used by
geologists, paleontologists and other scientists.
Geologic Time
Scale
Period Era
The concept of a Geologic Time When "periods" are compacted
Scale is that a "period" is a basic together according to their
unit of geological time during characteristics, this geologic
which a specific kind of rock division will comprise the so-called
system is produced. "era."

Epoch Eon
Some "periods" have their own When "eras" are grouped together,
subdivision; these geologic this will create the longest geologic
subdivisions are called "epochs." subdivision called an "eon."
eons
It is the longest portions in the
geologic time.

PRECAMBRIAN &
PHANEROZOIC EON
Precambrian Eon
About 88% of earth's history falls under this supereon, from 4.6 billion years ago
to 540 million years ago.

Hadean Eon (4.6 Billion Years ago)


The solidification of the earth's continental and oceanic crust. It
lasted for about 800 million years.

Archean Eon (4 Billion Years ago)


The evolution of earth's first life forms. Earth became
warm.

Proterozoic Eon (2.5 Billion Years


The appearance of multi-celled animals and the gathering of
ago)
land masses to form continents. Longest period that lasted
almost half the age of the Earth. Oxygenation of the
atmosphere.
Phanerozoic Abundant animal life
Eon
Cenozoic Era (65 Million Years ago -
This is the most recent among the eras of the Phanerozoic
Now
Era; this era marks the age of mammals and the first
human evolution. Mountains were uplifted and new life
forms started appearing.
Mesozoic Era (245 Million Years Ago)
This era marks the beginning of dinosaurs, mammals, birds,
and plants due to mass extinction. Continents broke up.

Paleozoic Era (544 Million Years Ago)


Beginning of early life. Pangea. The explosion of diverse
marine life and the largest mass extinction of marine
organisms. Age of fishes.
Cenozoic
era
There are three periods in this
era: Quaternary, Paleogene
& Neogene.
paleogene
period
• Most earth’s climate was tropical.
• Continents drifted apart creating
stretches of oceans.
• It consists of the Paleocene, Eocene
& Oligocene Epoch.
neogene
period
• It gives rise to early primates.
• It consists of Miocene & Pliocene
Epochs.
quaternary
period
• It is the most recent period.
• Also called as Anthropogene period.
• Divided into two epochs: Pleistocene
& Holocene.
• Holocene - when human civilization
arose.
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