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geological period Meaning
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geological period (n)
a unit of geological time during which a system of rocks formed
geological period Sentence Examples
- The Carboniferous geological period witnessed the emergence of vast forests and the formation of coal deposits.
- The Ordovician geological period is characterized by the abundance of marine invertebrates, including trilobites.
- The Silurian geological period saw the emergence of terrestrial arthropods and the development of coral reefs.
- The Devonian geological period marks the transition from marine to terrestrial ecosystems and the diversification of fish.
- The Permian geological period is known for its widespread glaciations and the extinction of many marine species.
- The Triassic geological period witnessed the rise of dinosaurs and mammals and the formation of the supercontinent Pangea.
- The Jurassic geological period is renowned for its abundant marine reptiles, including plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs.
- The Cretaceous geological period was the final geological period of the Mesozoic Era and is known for the extinction of the dinosaurs.
- The Paleocene geological period marked the beginning of the Cenozoic Era and the emergence of modern mammals.
- The Pleistocene geological period was marked by alternating periods of glaciation and interglaciation, shaping the landscapes we see today.
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a unit of geological time during which a system of rocks formed
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The Carboniferous geological period witnessed the emergence of vast forests and the formation of coal deposits.
The Ordovician geological period is characterized by the abundance of marine invertebrates, including trilobites.
The Silurian geological period saw the emergence of terrestrial arthropods and the development of coral reefs.
The Devonian geological period marks the transition from marine to terrestrial ecosystems and the diversification of fish.
