Question
How is the geologic time scale different from time scales that show human activities or accomplishments?
A.
The units of geologic time are much longer.
B.
The geologic time scale shows events in chronological order.
C.
The units of geologic time are much shorter.
D.
The geologic time scale shows events in a random order.
A.
The units of geologic time are much longer.
B.
The geologic time scale shows events in chronological order.
C.
The units of geologic time are much shorter.
D.
The geologic time scale shows events in a random order.
Answers
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A. The units of geologic time are much longer.
The geologic time scale encompasses millions to billions of years, whereas human activities and accomplishments are typically measured in years to centuries, making the timescales significantly different in duration.
The geologic time scale encompasses millions to billions of years, whereas human activities and accomplishments are typically measured in years to centuries, making the timescales significantly different in duration.
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