measurementintermediate

Geological Age

The time period in Earth's history when a rock or geological feature formed, often measured in millions of years (Ma).

Definition

The time period in Earth's history when a rock or geological feature formed, often measured in millions of years (Ma).

Examples

  • Precambrian age
  • Mesozoic era
  • Cenozoic period

Synonyms

geological timeformation age

Category Information

Category:measurement
Difficulty:intermediate
Last Updated:1/1/2024

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