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6 May, 08:45

In terms of symbolizing a geologic unit/formation, which is not true? a) The first capitalized letter stands for the system/epoch of the formation. b) The second portion of the symbol is lowercase, and represents the formation or unit. c) The formation name is symbolized by capital letters. d) Colors are often used to differentiate different geographic regions.

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  1. 6 May, 11:20
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    C. The formation name is symbolized by capital letters

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    The capital letter represents the the age of the geological unit and not the formation name. The history of the Earth has been divided by Geologists into Eons (the largest division), Eras, Periods, and Epochs, mostly based on the fossils found in rocks.
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