The Little Ice Age Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Little Ice Age?
A
The Little Ice Age was a period of cooler temperatures marked by climate fluctuations and widespread glacier advances across Europe and North America.
2
Q
During what time frame were conditions approximately 1-2 degrees Celsius cooler?
A
Between 1350 and 1900, conditions were approximately 1-2 degrees Celsius cooler.
3
Q
When did the Little Ice Age occur, and what characterized this period?
A
The Little Ice Age occurred between 1550 and 1750. It was characterized by very cold conditions.
4
Q
What were some effects of the Little Ice Age on Scandinavia, Europe, and North America?
A
Upland farms in Scandinavia were abandoned, European glaciers readvanced, arctic sea ice spread south, and rivers in the UK and New York Harbor froze.
