The Ice Age

The Ice Age

The Ice Age was a long period in Earth's history when large parts of the world were covered in ice. This happened many thousands of years ago, with the most recent Ice Age ending about 12,000 years ago. During the Ice Age, huge ice sheets spread across North America, Europe, and Asia. The climate was much colder, and sea levels were lower because so much water was trapped in the ice.

Animals like woolly mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and giant deer lived during the Ice Age. People also lived during this time and had to adapt to the cold weather. They built shelters, made warm clothing, and hunted animals for food. The Ice Age affected the environment and shaped the land by creating mountains, valleys, and other geological features. Studying the Ice Age helps scientists understand how the Earth's climate has changed over time and how living things have survived in different conditions.

Questions

1. What was the Ice Age?
2. When did the most recent Ice Age end?
3. Name two animals that lived during the Ice Age.
4. How did people adapt to the cold weather during the Ice Age?
5. Why is studying the Ice Age important?

Answers

1. The Ice Age was a long period when large parts of the world were covered in ice.
2. It ended about 12,000 years ago.
3. Woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats.
4. They built shelters, made warm clothing, and hunted animals for food.
5. It helps scientists understand how Earth's climate has changed and how living things survived different conditions.