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    This document provides a chart summarizing major evolutionary events in geological time from the formation of the Earth to present day. The chart shows the sequence of Eons, Eras, and Periods that divide Earth's history based on changes seen in the fossil record. Geologists have used rock layers, fossils, and radioactive dating to assemble this timeline of past events. The discussion provides context on how geological periods reflect distinct rock formations and mentions subsequent pages will discuss the specific geology of Florida, including the formation of the peninsula, South Florida, and Florida Keys as well as shoreline and coral reef changes.

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    This document provides a chart summarizing major evolutionary events in geological time from the formation of the Earth to present day. The chart shows the sequence of Eons, Eras, and Periods that divide Earth's history based on changes seen in the fossil record. Geologists have used rock layers, fossils, and radioactive dating to assemble this timeline of past events. The discussion provides context on how geological periods reflect distinct rock formations and mentions subsequent pages will discuss the specific geology of Florida, including the formation of the peninsula, South Florida, and Florida Keys as well as shoreline and coral reef changes.

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    Geological Time With Major Evolutionary Events in The Fossil Record

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    This document provides a chart summarizing major evolutionary events in geological time from the formation of the Earth to present day. The chart shows the sequence of Eons, Eras, and Periods that divide Earth's history based on changes seen in the fossil record. Geologists have used rock layers, fossils, and radioactive dating to assemble this timeline of past events. The discussion provides context on how geological periods reflect distinct rock formations and mentions subsequent pages will discuss the specific geology of Florida, including the formation of the peninsula, South Florida, and Florida Keys as well as shoreline and coral reef changes.

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    Chapter : Geographic Setting and Impacts to the Environment

    Geological time with major evolutionary events in the


    fossil record
    William L. Kruczynski and Pamela J. Fletcher
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