Geography GCSE
Quaternary Period
What Quaternary Period means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Quaternary Period
The most recent geological time period, spanning from about 2.6 million years ago to the present day.
Topics that use Quaternary Period
- The global climate was different in the past and continues to change due to natural causes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Quaternary Period in the exam
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