Question

Which of the following shows the correct order of the three eras of The geological time scale from oldest to youngest?

1) Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic
2) Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic
3) Mesozoic, Cenozoic, Paleozoic
4) Paleozoic, Cenozoic, Mesozoic

Answer 1

The correct order of the three eras of the geological time scale from oldest to youngest is Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct order of the three eras of the geological time scale from oldest to youngest is:

1. Paleozoic
2. Mesozoic
3. Cenozoic

The Paleozoic era lasted from 541 to 252 million years ago and is known for the colonization of land by early land plants. The Mesozoic era, also known as the age of dinosaurs, lasted from 252 to 66 million years ago. The Cenozoic era is the most recent era and began 66 million years ago.