Key Events/Timescales Flashcards
1
Q
How many years ago did the Holocene begin?
A
10,000
2
Q
How many years ago was the Holocene Optimum?
A
~5,000-9,000
3
Q
How many years ago was H1?
A
~14,000-16,000
4
Q
How many years ago was the LGM?
A
~18,000
5
Q
How many years ago was the MPT?
A
0.5-1 million
6
Q
List the following events in order from most recent to oldest: LGM, MPT, H1, YD, HO, 8.2 event and Holocene,
A
Most recent - HO 8.2 event Holocene YD H1 LGM MPT
7
Q
How many years ago was the Younger Dryas?
A
~10,800-10,000
