Idk the timeline but from largest to smallest, this hierarchy includes eons, eras, periods, epochs, and ages.
They do not have external ears like us. but they do have ear holes located directly behind their eyes. frogs ear holes are covered with thin tympanic membranes or the eardrums that protect the inner ear cavity.
The term you're referring to which scientists implement to describe "different forms of life on Earth" is perhaps "Organism".
Answer:
Considering the boys' situation, the boys live in the rural areas of one of the western United States, e.g. California.
Explanation:
Hantavirus is spread by rodents and is most common in rural areas of the western United States during the spring and summer months. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome also occurs in South America (especially in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia). Hantavirus cases have also occurred in Canada and some parts of Asia, where they reportedly caused kidney disorders rather than lung problems.