Geography

Question

5. Given the following groups of geologic time, which is properly sequenced in order of

increasing lengths of time? Explain your answer

Devonian, Ordovician, Carboniferous OR Triassic, Devonian, Cambrian?

Answer

Triassic, Devonian, Cambrian. This is because the Cambrian period is the oldest, followed by the Devonian period, and then the Triassic period, which is the most recent.

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Geologic time is divided into different periods, epochs, and ages, each representing a distinct interval of time in Earth's history. The proper sequence...