Multiple Choice
The geologic time scale is subdivided on the basis of
A) the appearance of different radioactive isotopes in different strata.
B) levels of background extinction.
C) periods of mass extinction.
D) the appearance of different radioactive isotopes in different strata and levels of background extinction.
E) the appearance of different radioactive isotopes in different strata, levels of background extinction, and periods of mass extinction.
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