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The Paleozoic Era Mo11-L5a: Major Events During the
Paleozoic Era
Lesson 5

inland sea

a body of water formed when ocean water f oods a
continent.
In this topic, you will learn the following
lessons:
Mo.11–L5a: Major Events During the Paleozoic
Era
Mo.11–L5b: Fossil Evidence About Paleozoic
Era

Major Events During the Paleozoic
Mo11–L5a
Era
KEY CONCEPTS:
1. What major geologic events occurred during the
Paleozoic era?

Vocabulary A-Z Let’s Begin

Let us learn some vocabulary

Early Paleozoic

Cenozoic Era The Paleozoic era is the oldest era of the
the youngest era of Phanerozoic eon.
the Phanerozoic eon.
The Mesozoic era is the middle era of the
Phanerozoic eon.

Mesozoic Era The Cenozoic era is the youngest era of the
Phanerozoic eon.
the middle era of the
Phanerozoic eon.

Paleozoic Era

the oldest era of the
Phanerozoic eon.

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