Holocene Epoch Flashcard

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Who was the Greek king that conquered Egypt and Persia during antiquity?

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Alexander the Great

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How many similar interglacials have occurred in the last 800,000 years?

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Eight

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What year is used as the present in climatology for dating events?

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1950 CE

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What did the Enlightenment reject in favor of empirical observation?

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Superstitions about the weather

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What is a common pitfall when trying to synchronize climate history and human history?

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Different scales of historical timelines

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Define the Holocene Epoch.

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The Holocene Epoch is the current geological epoch that began approximately 11,700 years ago, following the last major ice age.

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What major climatic event marks the beginning of the Holocene Epoch?

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The end of the last glacial period.

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What is the significance of the Holocene in human history?

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The Holocene has seen the development of human civilization, agriculture, and significant cultural advancements.

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What are interglacials?

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Interglacials are warm periods between ice ages, characterized by higher global temperatures.

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How does the Holocene Epoch relate to climate change?

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The Holocene Epoch is marked by significant human impact on the climate, including industrialization and deforestation.