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The current geological epoch of Earth is known as ___________.
- Holocene
- Pleistocene
- Pliocene
- Miocene
The correct answer is: Holocene
The current geological epoch is known as the “Holocene Epoch.” This epoch is also known as the “Anthropocene Epoch,” (Greek: Anthropocene – recent age of man), “Human era.” The most important characteristic of this period is the global changes that are caused due to human activity.
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2. It occurs when the Earth’s crust gets cracked.
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5. An example is Himalaya mountain.
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2. It occurs when the Earth’s crust gets cracked.
3. It takes place when two lithospheric plates collide with each other.
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6. Examples are block mountains and rift valleys.
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The North American plate and the Pacific plate are sliding past each other in opposite directions (at the San Andreas fault), this is called a ________________ boundary.
The North American plate and the Pacific plate are sliding past each other in opposite directions (at the San Andreas fault), this is called a ________________ boundary.
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Which of the following is formed due to convergent boundaries where two continental plates collide?
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Select the features of transform boundaries.
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What kind of boundary is shown in this diagram?
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What do you analyze from the given image?
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A rift valley is formed on a __________.
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Due to the plates’________ movement, gaps and cracks are produced at the plate boundaries.
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