Autumn 1 History - Lesson 1

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The most recent ice age ended about

years ago.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about glaciers during the Ice Age are correct?

• Glaciers covered a lot of land in Europe and North America

• Glaciers moved very quickly across the land

• Glaciers were made from snow that fell over many years

• Glaciers carved out valleys and lakes

Multiple Choice

Why were evergreen trees able to survive the cold temperatures of the ice age?

• Because their leaves were thin and pointy, helping them retain water and not freeze easily.

• Because they grew faster than other trees.

• Because they had thick bark to protect them from the cold.

• Because they could move to warmer areas.

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The woolly mammoth had long, curved

to help it survive in its environment.

Multiple Choice

How were woolly mammoths different from modern elephants?

• They were larger and covered in fur.

• They could fly short distances.

• They lived in deserts.

• They had no tusks.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was an advantage of hunting woolly mammoths during the Ice Age?

• It was safe and easy to hunt them

• Their meat could be used for food

• They were already extinct

• They could be kept as pets

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The Irish elk, cave lion, and cave bear all had

to keep them warm during the Ice Age.

Multiple Select

Select all the adaptations that helped Ice Age animals survive in cold climates.

• Thick fur

• Sharp teeth

• Long tails

• Woolly coats