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Q · Geological Time ScaleMedium · 45s
Which epoch is also known as the ‘Ice Age’?.
TopicGeological Time Scale
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation:The Pleistocene (2.6 million–11,700 years ago) saw repeated glacial cycles.
Final Answer: Option B - Pleistocene