Y7 geography 4.1 & 4.2

What type of landscape was prevalent in the British Isles during the ice age?

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Grassland

• Desert

True or False: The British Isles were once connected to mainland Europe during the ice age.

• True

• False

What large mammal species, characterized by its long, curved tusks and shaggy coat, inhabited the British Isles during the ice age?

• Woolly mammoths

• Arctic fox

• Bison

• Polar bears

How did the separation of the British Isles from mainland Europe occur during the ice age?

• Volcanic activity

• Earthquakes

• Shifts in tectonic plates

• Rising sea levels

The ice age significantly affected the human population in the British Isles.

• True

• False

How did the ice age impact the animal population in the British Isles?

• It caused the extinction of all animals.

• It led to the migration of animals to warmer regions.

• It allowed for the expansion of new animal species.

• It had no significant impact on the animal population.

Which animal, known for its adaptability to cold environments and white fur, was found in the ice age regions of the British Isles?

• Arctic hare

• Arctic fox

• Bison

• Woolly mammoth

How did the ice age influence the landscape and vegetation of the British Isles?

• It resulted in the growth of lush forests.

• It transformed the region into a barren desert.

• It created vast grasslands and tundra.

• It had no significant impact on the landscape.

When did the ice age began?

• 110000 years ago

• 11000 years ago

• 90000 years ago

• 80000 years ago

When did ice age end?

• Approximately 5,000 years ago

• Approximately 5,000 years ago

• Approximately 10,000 years ago

• Approximately 30,000 years ago