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During the Little Ice Age, the global climate experienced a cooling phase that resulted in:
During the Little Ice Age, the global climate experienced a cooling phase that resulted in:
- No change in agricultural production
- Increased agricultural production
- Improved crop resistance to weather changes
- Decreased agricultural production (correct)
What was the main reason for the drop in crop production during the Little Ice Age?
What was the main reason for the drop in crop production during the Little Ice Age?
- Parasites infesting the crops
- Lack of available seeds
- Extreme weather changes (correct)
- Overworked soil
What was the impact of the Little Ice Age on the growing season?
What was the impact of the Little Ice Age on the growing season?
- It was shortened by up to two months (correct)
- It remained the same
- It was extended by up to two months
- It varied unpredictably
What substitute was used for hay to feed livestock during the Little Ice Age?
What substitute was used for hay to feed livestock during the Little Ice Age?
What led to the spread of illnesses during the Little Ice Age?
What led to the spread of illnesses during the Little Ice Age?
During the Little Ice Age, the production of which agricultural product declined significantly?
During the Little Ice Age, the production of which agricultural product declined significantly?
What is the name of the fungus that could have developed on grains during storage, causing hallucinations?
What is the name of the fungus that could have developed on grains during storage, causing hallucinations?
Which disease wiped out at least a third of Europe's population in less than a decade?
Which disease wiped out at least a third of Europe's population in less than a decade?
What were some symptoms experienced by people who contracted the plague?
What were some symptoms experienced by people who contracted the plague?
What were some consequences of the Little Ice Age, famine, and the Black Death?
What were some consequences of the Little Ice Age, famine, and the Black Death?
