Changing Climate (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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How many years does the Quaternary period span?
How many years does the Quaternary period span?
2.6 million years
Approximately how long do glacial periods typically last?
Approximately how long do glacial periods typically last?
100,000 years
How long do interglacial periods roughly last?
How long do interglacial periods roughly last?
10,000 years
Which type of climate phase are we currently experiencing?
Which type of climate phase are we currently experiencing?
An interglacial period
When did the Medieval Warm Period occur?
When did the Medieval Warm Period occur?
900-1300 AD
During which period did the Little Ice Age take place?
During which period did the Little Ice Age take place?
1300-1850 AD
How has Earth's temp been for most of the Quaternary period compared to today?
How has Earth's temp been for most of the Quaternary period compared to today?
Colder than today
When did the rapid temperature increase begin?
When did the rapid temperature increase begin?
1880
What do most climate scientists attribute recent rapid warming to?
What do most climate scientists attribute recent rapid warming to?
Human activities
What defines an ice age?
What defines an ice age?
Permanent ice sheets on Earth