The two most recent epochs of the Neogene Period, from oldest to youngest, are the ____.

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The Neogene Period is divided into two epochs: the Pliocene, which is the older of the two, and the Pleistocene, which is the younger. The Holocene epoch is actually part of the Quaternary Period, which began after the Pleistocene epoch ended. The Paleocene epoch is much older, occurring during the Paleogene Period. Therefore, the best choice is D, Pleistocene and Holocene.

The Two Most Recent Epochs of the Neogene Period, from Oldest