The main criterion that determines major divisions in the geologic time scale is the occurrence of huge events in Earth's natural history. This includes significant events such as mass extinctions and major geological changes.
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What main criterion determines major divisions in the geologic time scale?(1 point)
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the occurrence of huge events in Earth's natural history
the occurrence of huge events in Earth's natural history
shifts in the position of Earth in its orbit
shifts in the position of Earth in its orbit
different stages in human evolution
different stages in human evolution
times of major climate change
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