What Do You Know About Quaternary Science?

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    The Quaternary Period is divided into how many epoch?

    • One
    • Two
    • Three
    • Four
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Quaternary science is an inter-disciplinary field of study focusing on the Quaternary period, which encompasses the last 2.6 million years. The field studies the current ice age and the recent interstadial, between numerous glaciations, the Holocene, and uses proxy evidence to reconstruct the past environments during this period to infer the climatic and environmental changes that have occurred.

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  • 2. 
    The term Quaternary was proposed by ..... - ProProfs

    The term Quaternary was proposed by .....

    • Jules Desnoyers

    • Giovanni Arduino

    • Seine Basin

    • Ignaz Venetz

    Correct Answer
    A. Giovanni Arduino
    Explanation
    Giovanni Arduino is the correct answer because he was the one who proposed the term "Quaternary" in the field of geology. He divided the Earth's history into four major periods: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary. This classification system is still widely used today, making Arduino a significant figure in the development of geological science.

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  • 3. 
    The term Quaternary was proposed by Giovanni Arduino in 1759 for alluvial deposits in the Po River valley in .....? - ProProfs

    The term Quaternary was proposed by Giovanni Arduino in 1759 for alluvial deposits in the Po River valley in .....?

    • Northern Italy

    • Eastern Italy

    • Western Italy

    • Southern Italy

    Correct Answer
    A. Northern Italy
    Explanation
    The term Quaternary was proposed by Giovanni Arduino in 1759 for alluvial deposits in the Po River valley in Northern Italy.

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  • 4. 
    Quaternary was introduced by .....? - ProProfs

    Quaternary was introduced by .....?

    • Jules Desnoyers

    • James McCaffrey

    • Albert Einstein

    • Isaac Newton

    Correct Answer
    A. Jules Desnoyers
    Explanation
    Quaternary was introduced by Jules Desnoyers.

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    In ...., a Swiss engineer, presented an article in which he suggested the presence of traces of the passage of a glacier at a considerable distance from the Alps. - ProProfs

    In ...., a Swiss engineer, presented an article in which he suggested the presence of traces of the passage of a glacier at a considerable distance from the Alps.

    • 1560

    • 1888

    • 1954

    • 1821

    Correct Answer
    A. 1821
    Explanation
    In 1821, a Swiss engineer presented an article suggesting the presence of traces of a glacier far away from the Alps. This indicates that the engineer observed evidence of glacial activity in a location that was not traditionally associated with glaciers, challenging the prevailing understanding of glacial movement. This discovery likely contributed to a deeper understanding of glaciology and the impact of glaciers on the Earth's landscape.

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    The term Quaternary was proposed by Giovanni Arduino in 1759 for alluvial deposits in the ....? - ProProfs

    The term Quaternary was proposed by Giovanni Arduino in 1759 for alluvial deposits in the ....?

    • Fassa valley

    • Po River valley

    • Brenta valley

    • Itria valley

    Correct Answer
    A. Po River valley
    Explanation
    The term Quaternary was proposed by Giovanni Arduino in 1759 for alluvial deposits in the Po River valley.

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  • 7. 
    The Cenozoic Era has how many periods? - ProProfs

    The Cenozoic Era has how many periods?

    • Three

    • One

    • Four

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    The Cenozoic Era is divided into three periods: the Paleogene, the Neogene, and the Quaternary. These periods represent different stages of geological time and are characterized by significant changes in climate, biodiversity, and the evolution of mammals. Each period within the Cenozoic Era has its own distinct characteristics and is marked by important events in Earth's history.

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  • 8. 
    The term Quaternary was proposed by Giovanni Arduino in ....? - ProProfs

    The term Quaternary was proposed by Giovanni Arduino in ....?

    • 1997

    • 1564

    • 1888

    • 1759

    Correct Answer
    A. 1759
  • 9. 
    It was introduced by Jules Desnoyers in ...? - ProProfs

    It was introduced by Jules Desnoyers in ...?

    • 1888

    • 1854

    • 1983

    • 1829

    Correct Answer
    A. 1829
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1829. This suggests that Jules Desnoyers introduced something in that year. However, without further context, it is not clear what exactly was introduced by Jules Desnoyers in 1829.

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  • 10. 
    In 1821, a Swiss engineer named, presented an article in which he suggested the presence of traces of the passage of a glacier at a considerable distance from the Alps. - ProProfs

    In 1821, a Swiss engineer named, presented an article in which he suggested the presence of traces of the passage of a glacier at a considerable distance from the Alps.

    • James McCaffrey

    • Jules Desnoyers

    • Ignaz Venetz

    • Albert Einstein

    Correct Answer
    A. Ignaz Venetz
    Explanation
    Ignaz Venetz is the correct answer because he was the Swiss engineer who presented an article in 1821 suggesting the presence of traces of a glacier at a considerable distance from the Alps. This indicates that Venetz was the one who first proposed the idea of glaciers leaving evidence of their movement far beyond their original location.

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