In terms of geological time scale, the quaternary period consists of two epochs. They are:
- A. Pleistocene and Pliocene
- B. Holocene and Pleistocene ✓
- C. Pleistocene and Miocene
- D. Holocene and Eocene
Correct Answer: B. Holocene and Pleistocene
Explanation
The Quaternary Period is subdivided into the Pleistocene and Holocene epochs.
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