Which of the following lists the divisions on the geologic column from largest (most general)to smallest (most specific)?
A) epoch,period,era,eon
B) period,epoch,eon,era
C) era,eon,epoch,period
D) eon,era,period,epoch

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The geologic column is divided into four main divisions - eon, era, period, and epoch, in that order from largest to smallest. Therefore, the correct order is D) eon,era,period,epoch.

Which of the Following Lists the Divisions on the Geologic