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History of Life on Earth — Concept Maps

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

4 concept maps of History of Life on Earth for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech, each also written out as a text outline.

44 questions38 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Major Events in Earth's History

Major Events in Earth's History

The map in words

  • 4500 mya
    • Earth Formation
  • 3800 mya
    • Origin of Life
  • 3500 mya
    • Prokaryotes Appear
  • 2500 mya
    • Oxygen Buildup
  • 1500 mya
    • Eukaryotes Evolve
  • 600 mya
    • Cambrian Explosion
  • 400 mya
    • Life on Land
  • 65 mya
    • Dinosaur Extinction
  • 2 mya
    • Human Evolution Begins

History of Life on Earth - Complete Overview

History of Life on Earth - Complete Overview

The map in words

  • History of Life on Earth
    • Formation of Earth
      • Big Bang 12-14 GY
      • Solar System 5-7 GY
      • Earth Formation 4.5 GY
      • Primitive Atmosphere
        • No Oxygen
        • Methane Ammonia
        • Hostile Conditions
    • Origin of Life
      • Oparin Haldane Theory
        • Primordial Soup
        • Miller Urey Experiment
      • Hydrothermal Vents
        • Hyperthermophiles
        • Deep Sea Origin
      • Life Began 3.8 GY
    • Evolution Theory
      • Darwin Contributions
        • Common Ancestry
        • Natural Selection
        • HMS Beagle Voyage
      • Neo Darwinism
        • Mendelian Genetics
        • Population Evolution
        • Gene Pool Changes
    • Life Diversification
      • Prokaryotes 3 GY
      • Eukaryotes 1 GY
      • Cambrian Explosion 600 MY
      • Oxygen Buildup
        • Photosynthesis
        • Complex Life
    • Human Evolution
      • Began 2 MY Ago
      • Australopithecus
        • Lucy Fossil
        • Bipedal Gait
      • Homo erectus
      • Homo sapiens
        • Neanderthal
        • Modern Humans 50000 Y

History of Life on Earth Timeline

History of Life on Earth Timeline

The map in words

  • 4.5 BYA
    • Formation of Earth
  • 3.8 BYA
    • Origin of Life
  • 3.5 BYA
    • First Prokaryotes
  • 2.5 BYA
    • Oxygen in Atmosphere
  • 1.5 BYA
    • First Eukaryotes
  • 600 MYA
    • Cambrian Explosion
  • 400 MYA
    • Plants Colonize Land
  • 200 MYA
    • First Mammals
  • 65 MYA
    • Dinosaur Extinction
  • 2 MYA
    • Human Evolution Begins

Life on Earth has changed over billions of years through origin, diversification, evolution, and human development

Life on Earth has changed over billions of years through origin, diversification, evolution, and human development

The map in words

  • Life on Earth has changed over billions of years through origin, diversification, evolution, and human development
    • Formation of the universe and Earth
    • Origin of life
    • Early life forms
    • Diversification of life
    • Darwin and evolution
    • Neo-Darwinism
    • Levels of organic evolution
    • Examples of natural selection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in History of Life on Earth for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Key topics in History of Life on Earth include Origin of the Universe and Earth, Origin of Life, Diversification of Life, Darwin and Natural Selection. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
What do the concept maps for History of Life on Earth show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in History of Life on Earth connect: Major Events in Earth's History; History of Life on Earth - Complete Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise History of Life on Earth for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on History of Life on Earth. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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