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The term "quaternary" comes from the Latin word "quaternarius," meaning "fourfold" or "four." It is the fourth and most recent geological period in the Cenozoic Era, following the Tertiary period. The Quaternary is characterized by significant climatic changes, the development of human civilizations, and the evolution and extinction of various species. It is divided into two epochs: the Pleistocene and the Holocene.
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When was Quaternary Geochronology created?
Quaternary Geochronology was created in 2006.
What Eon was the Quaternary Period in?
Phanerozoic.
What after Ternary?
quaternary
What is the second epoch of the Quaternary Period called?
Currently recognized are two epochs, the first being the Pleistocene, and the second, which started with the end of the last glaciation 10,000 years ago is the Holocene.
When did the Quaternary Period begin and end?
We are in the Quaternary period now (Holocene Epoch). So it hasn't ended yet.
The arrangement of a polypeptide into a fibrous or globular shape is called its?
quaternary structure
What is the fourth trophic level called?
The fourth trophic level is called the quaternary consumer. These organisms prey on tertiary consumers, which in turn prey on secondary consumers, and so on up the food chain.
Is a astronaut a tertiary or quaternary?
quaternary
What is the fourth consumer in a food chain called?
It is called a quaternary consumer. Fifth is quinary.
What comes after quaternary consumer?
Usually, quaternary consumers are at the top of the food chain. The only thing that would eat a quaternary consumer is another quaternary comsumer (like a human).
When was Quaternary International created?
Quaternary International was created in 1989.
When was Quaternary Geochronology created?
Quaternary Geochronology was created in 2006.
What Eon was the Quaternary Period in?
Phanerozoic.
What was the climate like during the quaternary time?
It was cold in the Quaternary time period
When was Journal of Quaternary Science created?
Journal of Quaternary Science was created in 1986.
What is the common name for quaternary ammonium salts?
quaternary amines or in slang - quats
What after Ternary?
quaternary
