The Land Bridge of Beringia

What was Beringia?

• A land bridge connecting Asia and North America during the Ice Age

• A narrow strip of land in present-day Siberia

• A region in the Bering Strait with no historical significance

• A modern-day bridge connecting Alaska and Russia

Why was Beringia exposed during the Ice Age?

• Sea levels dropped due to water being trapped in glaciers

• The Earth's crust shifted, revealing the land

• Volcanic activity raised the land above sea level

• Human activity cleared the area

What role did Beringia play in human migration?

• It served as a route for humans to migrate from Asia to North America

• It was a barrier preventing migration between continents

• It was a settlement area for early humans

• It was a trade route between Asia and North America

What types of animals lived in Beringia during the Ice Age?

• Woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats

• Dinosaurs and giant sloths

• Polar bears and penguins

• Elephants and lions

What is the current state of Beringia?

• It is submerged under the Bering Strait

• It is a desert region in Siberia

• It is a forested area in Alaska

• It is a populated region with modern infrastructure