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What is an ice age?

A period during which the Earth cycles through warm and cool periods (correct)
A period of interglaciation when the Earth is warmer
A period when the Earth's surface is entirely covered in glaciers
A period when cold-blooded animals adapt to colder temperatures

What are interglaciations?

Periods when the Earth is entirely covered in glaciers
Periods of adaptation for cold-blooded animals
Warm periods during an ice age (correct)
Times when plants find it easier to survive

During glaciation, what happens to glaciers?

They move towards the Equator (correct)
They grow and cover the entire Earth's surface
They disappear completely from the Earth's surface
They recede towards the North and South Poles

How do colder periods during glaciation affect plants?

Plants find it difficult to survive because of drier conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do cold-blooded animals have to adapt during an ice age?

Because they depend on warm temperatures and may quickly die (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did humans survive the Ice Age?

By developing larger brains and walking upright (A) Signup and view all the answers

What led to the development of longer legs and upright walking in humans during the Ice Age?

Following migratory herds of animals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the domestication of animals by humans during the Ice Age?

The development of agriculture and settlement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role did dogs play in the domestication of animals during the Ice Age?

They aided in herding and controlling the movements of domesticated animals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What made settlement and agriculture possible for humans during the Ice Age?

The domestication of animals and plants (A) Signup and view all the answers

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