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fagboi

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on: Jul 14, 2018
What are the four basic units that make up the geologic time scale? List the specific ones that apply to the present day.
 
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Question 2

Zonal refers to the east-west direction while meridional refers to the north-south direction.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Eons, eras, periods, and epochs make up the geologic time scale. Present day is part of the Phanerozoic eon, Cenozoic era, Quaternary period, and Holocene/Anthropocene epoch.

Answer to Question 2

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