Ice Age Knowledge Assessment

Danny discusses his trip to Alaska and introduces Emily's question about the Ice Age. He explains the concept of an Ice Age, highlighting the changes in Earth's climate and the survival of various species, including humans, during these periods. The video also explores the ecosystems of the Ice Age, such as grasslands, and the animals that thrived in them. Finally, Danny summarizes the discussion and invites viewers to vote on the next episode's topic.

What image might come to mind when you think of the Ice Age?

• Sandy beaches

• Glaciers and woolly mammoths

• Tropical rainforests

• Deserts and cacti

How many major ice ages do scientists believe have occurred?

• At least ten

• At least five

• At least three

• At least seven

What helped woolly mammoths survive the cold climate?

• Their thick fur coat

• Their ability to hibernate

• Their small size

• Their ability to fly

Which of the following was NOT a common landscape during the Ice Age?

• Deserts

• Thick forests

• Grasslands

• Frozen tundras

Where were lions found during the Ice Age?

• Across much of North America

• Only in Asia

• Only in Africa

• Only in Europe

What is a giant ground sloth?

• A bird that couldn't fly

• A type of dinosaur

• A large creature that lived on the ground

• A small tree-dwelling animal

What is one reason why some areas were not covered in ice during the Ice Age?

• They were too hot

• They had less water available

• They were protected by mountains

• They were too far from the poles

What is the significance of fossils from the Ice Age?

• They show that dinosaurs lived during the Ice Age

• They are only found in Antarctica

• They are made of ice

• They provide evidence of ancient life and adaptation

What is one thing scientists continue to do regarding the Ice Age?

• Ignore it

• Find more clues about it

• Stop researching it

• Destroy fossils

What is a key takeaway about the Ice Age?

• It was a time of extreme heat

• It lasted for only a few years

• It was a period of global cooling with diverse landscapes

• It only affected the North Pole