Question

Which among the following Period(s) belong(s) to the Paleozoic Era?

• A. Carboniferous
• B. Paleogene
• C. Silurian
• D. Cretaceous

Hint:

The Paleozoic Era includes the following periods: Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C

The Paleozoic Era is one of the major divisions of geologic time, spanning from approximately 541 to 252 million years ago. The periods within the Paleozoic Era include the Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian periods.
Step 1: Identify the periods belonging to the Paleozoic Era
From the given options:
- (A) Carboniferous: This is part of the Paleozoic Era.
- (B) Paleogene: This period is part of the Cenozoic Era, not the Paleozoic.
- (C) Silurian: This is part of the Paleozoic Era.
- (D) Cretaceous: This period is part of the Mesozoic Era, not the Paleozoic.
Step 2: Conclusion
The correct answers are (A) Carboniferous and (C) Silurian as both belong to the Paleozoic Era.
Final Answer:
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