Assessment Questions 4.3

1. When did the Pleistocene epoch begin and end?

The Pleistocene epoch began approximately 2.6 million years ago and ended around 10,000 years ago.

2. What characterized the Pleistocene epoch?

The Pleistocene was marked by significant global cooling, leading to the expansion of glaciers and fluctuating climate.

3. How are glacials and interglacials defined in the Pleistocene?

Glacials were colder periods with widespread ice cover, while interglacials were warmer periods between glacials.

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