Question

How are eras and periods of the geologic time scale named?

Answer 1

Answer: the answer is A, They are named for the places where geologists first described rocks or fossils from that time.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

In the early 1800's a system for naming geologic time periods was devised using four periods of geologic time. They were named using Latin root words, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary. ... Keep in mind that this chart is focused on geologic time periods. There are also geologic Eons, Eras, and epochs.