Ice Age

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What is an Ice Age?

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A long period of time when global temperatures are significantly lower, leading to the expansion of ice sheets and glaciers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What causes climate change during an Ice Age?

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Movement of continents can block warm ocean currents, affecting global temperatures.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean in 'interglacial'?

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It means 'between', referring to periods between glacial ages.

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What is a glacier?

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A moving river of ice that forms from compacted snow over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is an ice sheet?

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A large, immobile slab of ice that covers a significant area of land.

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How do glaciers and ice sheets differ?

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Glaciers are moving rivers of ice; ice sheets are immobile slabs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What geologic feature was created by glaciers?

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The Great Lakes were formed by the movement and melting of glaciers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are glaciations?

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Periods of time within an Ice Age when glaciers expand significantly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How are glaciations different from ice ages?

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Glaciations are shorter and more intense than ice ages.

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What is the significance of warm ocean currents?

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They help regulate global climate and temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6