The last interglacial period with temperatures similar to the present interglacial period was the
A)385,00 years ago (Holstein interglacial).
B)781,000 years ago (Pastonian Stage).
C)125,000 years ago (Eemian interglacial).
D)500,000 years ago (Günz-Mindel interglacial).
E)12,000 years ago (Flandrian interglacial).

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The Eemian interglacial period occurred approximately 125,000 years ago and is the most recent interglacial period before the current one. It had temperatures and sea levels similar to those of the present interglacial period.

The Last Interglacial Period with Temperatures Similar to the Present