The End of the Last Glacial Period
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Which of the following is a reason why the last glacial period ending coincided with the emergence of agriculture?

  • Limited plant and animal life
  • Increased moisture in the air (correct)
  • Frozen soil
  • Decreased moisture in the air

    • Why have we not found evidence of agriculture during the last interglacial period over 100,000 years ago?

  • Agriculture did not exist during that time
  • The last interglacial period was too short
  • Agriculture was not suitable during that time
  • Evidence has not been found yet (correct)

    • Were there any places on Earth in the tropics that would have been suitable for agriculture during the glacial period?

  • Yes, there were some places (correct)
  • No, there were no suitable places
  • It is uncertain
  • Only a few places

    • When did the last glacial period end?

    <p>10,000 to 15,000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the conditions like after the glacial period ended?

    <p>More moisture in the air, less frozen soil, and better conditions overall for plant and animal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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