Ice Ages Flashcards
1
Q
When was the last ice age in Europe?
A
Around 10,000 years ago. Last in Britain was around 20,000 years ago.
2
Q
How much of earths surface was covered in ice?
A
30%
3
Q
What are glaciations?
A
Ice advances. Last one ended 10,000 years ago.
4
Q
What are interglacial periods?
A
Warm periods between glaciations. When temperatures can be higher than they are today.
5
Q
What caused the last ice age?
A
Variations in suns energy
Changes in earths orbit (for certain periods we were further from the sun)
6
Q
what are glacial periods?
A
Ice advances and time of colder temperatures. Last one was 10,000 years ago.
7
Q
Give an example of a glacier.
A
Mer de Glacé glacier. (ALPS)
largest glacier in France
located on mount Blanche massif in French alps.
