Geological Time

Pronunciation
/JEH-OLOH-JEE-kul TIME/
Category
Geology

Definition

The division of Earth's history into large blocks of time based on geological and paleontological events.

Etymology

From the Greek words 'ge' (earth) and 'chronos' (time).

Example

The study of geological time helps us understand the evolution of life on Earth.

Related Terms

  • Eon
  • Era
  • Period
  • Epoch
  • Age