pleistocene (Meaning)
pleistocene (n)
from two million to 11 thousand years ago; extensive glaciation of the northern hemisphere; the time of human evolution
pleistocene (a.)
Of or pertaining to the epoch, or the deposits, following the Tertiary, and immediately preceding man.
pleistocene (n.)
The epoch, or deposits.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pleistocene
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pleistocene Sentence Examples
- During the Pleistocene epoch, glaciers advanced and retreated, shaping Earth's landscapes.
- The Wooly Mammoth roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene period.
- Evidence of early human settlements dates back to the Pleistocene epoch.
- The extinction of megafauna occurred during the Pleistocene, possibly due to climate change.
- The La Brea Tar Pits provide a glimpse into Pleistocene life in the Americas.
- The Great Lakes were formed by glaciers during the Pleistocene epoch.
- Researchers study Pleistocene fossils to understand ancient ecosystems and climate patterns.
- The loss of habitat during the Pleistocene era contributed to the decline of certain species.
- Ice ages and interglacial periods characterized the Pleistocene geologic epoch.
- The end of the Pleistocene epoch marked the beginning of the Holocene era.
FAQs About the word pleistocene
from two million to 11 thousand years ago; extensive glaciation of the northern hemisphere; the time of human evolutionOf or pertaining to the epoch, or the dep
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During the Pleistocene epoch, glaciers advanced and retreated, shaping Earth's landscapes.
The Wooly Mammoth roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene period.
Evidence of early human settlements dates back to the Pleistocene epoch.
The extinction of megafauna occurred during the Pleistocene, possibly due to climate change.
