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Assessment Questions 4.3
1. When did the Pleistocene epoch begin and end?
Answer:
The Pleistocene epoch began approximately 2.6 million years ago and ended around 10,000 years ago.
2. What characterized the Pleistocene epoch?
Answer:
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?
Answer:
Glacials were colder periods with widespread ice cover, while interglacials were warmer periods between glacials.