asked 107k views
0 votes
The longest subdivision in geologic time is a(n) ____.

a. epoch
c. century
b. period
d. eon

asked
User Nknj
by
8.1k points

2 Answers

2 votes

The correct answer would be an Eon. The order goes Epoch, Period, Era, Eon.

answered
User ThePrince
by
9.0k points
3 votes
The longest subdivision of geologic time is an eon. An eon itself is then divided into subdivisions - these are known as eras, periods and epochs. Scientists are able to determine these different time periods by investigating certain geological details or studying fossil records.
answered
User LorenzSchaef
by
8.1k points

Related questions

2 answers
4 votes
60.9k views
2 answers
4 votes
142k views
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.