The Ice Age: Exploring Earth's Frozen Past

The video explores the concept of Ice Ages, highlighting that there have been five major ones in Earth's history, including the current Quaternary Ice Age. It explains the characteristics of Ice Ages, such as long periods of cold temperatures and the presence of glaciers. The video also discusses climate fluctuations within Ice Ages and the megafauna that existed during these times. It concludes with a discussion on the potential overlap between humans and megafauna in North America.

How many major ice ages have there been according to scientists?

What are the characteristics of an Ice Age?

What is the name of the current interglacial period we are in?

What types of large animals are referred to as megafauna?

When did humans likely cross over to North America?