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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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