Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Physical Geology > Cenozoic Era > Flashcards

Cenozoic Era Flashcards

1
Q

Quateruary Period

A

Holocene eproche = close human ansestors
Pleistocene eproche = “Modern” man

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Tertiary Period

A

Neogene and Paleocene periods

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Miocene Eproch

A

Dominated by intermediate-sized and large mammals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Pliocene Eproch

A

Widespread grasslands and carnivorous forests

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Oligocene Eproch

A

Global cooling
Woodlands, deserts, grasslands
Elephants, rhinos, horses, primates

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Eocene Eproch

A

Tropical to template climates
Flowering plants and grasslands

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Paleocene Eproch

A

Small, rodent-like mammals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Physical Geology (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions