Foundations of Astronomy, Enhanced
Foundations of Astronomy, Enhanced
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ISBN: 9781305980686
Author: Michael A. Seeds; Dana Backman
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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The time of the Cambrian explosion is listed on the second page of the Universe Bowl on the inside cover of the printed book. Express that time in scientific notation.

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