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Carboniferous

usgb/ˌkɑːrbəˈnɪfərəs/Volume
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Refers to a specific time in Earth's history when extensive coal deposits formed. SlideThe Carboniferous period was crucial for the coal we use today.
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Used in geology and paleontology, not in everyday conversation. SlideScientists study Carboniferous rock formations for ancient plant fossils.
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Indicates something very old, not relating to current times. SlideCarboniferous fossils provide a window into the distant past.
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