Geological Time Scale: Definition, History, Types - Embibe Ans: 5 major divisions of geologic time are- eons, eras, periods, epochs, and ages. Q.2. What are the 11 periods on the geologic time scale? Ans: 11 periods on the geologic time scale are- 1. Quaternary 2. Tertiary 3. Cretaceous 4. Jurassic 5. Triassic 6. Permian 7. Carboniferous 8. Devonian 9. Silurian 10. Cambrian 11. Ordovician Q.3.