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Which unit of geologic time began 65.5 million years ago and continues to the present?

A
Cenozoic era
B
Mesozoic era
C
Permian period
D
Precambrian time
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Study this image of a geologic time scale.

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A
1.6 million years ago
B
132 million years ago
C
410 million years ago
D
520 million years ago
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How did the formation of the ozone layer contribute to the existence of life on Earth?

A
It blocked the Sun’s harmful UV rays.
B
It caused water vapor to cool, condense, and collect.
C
It released large amounts of oxygen into the air.
D
It warmed Earth’s surface, preventing materials from freezing.

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