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Earth's System: Earth’s History

Geologic Time Scale-II

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Geologic Time Scale-II

The geologic time scale helps scientists understand Earth's history by organizing it into different time periods. The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras are the most recent and include major events such as the rise and fall of the dinosaurs, the formation of modern continents, and...

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The two most recent eras on the geologic time scale are the Mesozoic and the Cenozoic eras, which followed the Paleozoic era.

The Mesozoic Era, also known as the Age of Reptiles, lasted from 252 to 66 million years ago.

It started with the Triassic period, which saw the first flying reptiles, dinosaurs, and mammals.

During th...

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