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Quaternary Period

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===Meaning===
The Quaternary Period refers to the last 2.4 million years in the Earths history. In the geological timescale it follows the Tertiary Period and is made up of the Pleistocene and Holocene Epochs. It is defined by its climate which is a succession of glacial and interglacial periods. Glacial periods being dominated by cooler climates and the extension of the polar ice sheets.

Plate Tectonic Theory

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===Meaning===
The theory of Plate Tectonics states that the Earth's surface is divided into a series of [[Tectonic Plate]]. These plates are constantly shifting, some plates are moving together, others a part and some parallel to one another. The boundaries of these plates see features such as trenches, ocean ridges, mountain belts and are where most earthquakes occur.

Plate Tectonic Theory

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===Meaning===
The theory of Plate Tectonics states that the Earth's surface is divided into a series of [[Tectonic Plates]]. These plates are constantly shifting, some plates are moving together, others a part and some parallel to one another. The boundaries of these plates see features such as trenches, ocean ridges, mountain belts and are where most earthquakes occur.

Plate Tectonic Theory

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===Meaning===
The theory of Plate Tectonics states that the Earth's surface is divided into a series of plates. These plates are constantly shifting, some plates are moving together, others a part and some parallel to one another. The boundaries of these plates see features such as trenches, ocean ridges, mountain belts and are where most earthquakes occur.