Little Ice Age

What is an Ice Age?

• Rapid Cooling of the earth

• A term used to describe the melting of polar ice caps
• A period of heavy rainfall and flooding
• A time when the Earth's temperature Gets much warmer

When was the Little Ice Age?

• 1000 to 1500

• 1700 to 1950 BC

• 1300 to 1800

• 1600 to 1700 BC

What are sun spots?

• Holes in the Sun's atmosphere
• Black spots on the sun that are more cool

• Permanent features on the Sun's surface

How much did the earth average temperature drop during the little Ice Age?

• one degree

• 10 degrees

• 6 degrees

• 3.8 degrees

How did Little Ice Age affect the Seasons?

• Longer Summers and Shorter Winters

• Longer Winters and shorter Summers

• Longer Fall and Longer Spring

• Shorter Fall and Longer Spring

What is weather?

• Weather refers to the day to day study of temperatures and precipitation

• Weather is the process of cooking food
• Weather is the study of temperatures and precipitation over a long time period

• Weather is the study of rocks and minerals

What is a famine?

• A widespread food shortage

• An abundance of resources
• A shortage of water
• A surplus of food

What caused the Little Ice Age?

• Changes in wind patterns and overpopulation
• Increased solar activity and deforestation
• Increased Volcanic activities and Decreased Sun Spots

• Rising global temperatures and excessive use of fossil fuels

How did the Little Ice Age affect crops?

• Shorter growing seasons and crop failures
• Improved crop quality and abundance
• No impact on crop production
• Increased crop yields and longer growing seasons

How did crop failures affect Europe?

• Crop failures led to increased agricultural productivity in Europe.
• Crop failures had no impact on Europe.
• Crop failures resulted in surplus food and economic prosperity in Europe.
• Crop failures led to higher prices, and people starving.