Quaternary period

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Definition Proper noun The Quaternary Period is the current and most recent geological period within the Cenozoic Era, spanning approximately the last 2.6 million years to the present. It is characterized by repeated glacial cycles (ice ages) and the evolution and dominance of humans ( Homo sapiens ). Usage The term "Quaternary Period" is used in geological, climatological, and archaeological c...