What happened to animals during the Ice Age? Detailed answer

BIG ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Free library / Directory / Big encyclopedia for children and adults

What happened to animals during the Ice Age? Detailed answer

Big encyclopedia for children and adults

Directory / Big encyclopedia. Questions for quiz and self-education

Did you know?

What happened to animals during the Ice Age?

The Ice Age is a time in the history of the Earth, when huge masses of ice that moved in from the north covered vast regions of the earth's surface. In that era, a thick layer of ice occupied most of North America, Europe and western Siberia. When did it happen? The process, which lasted a very long time, began about 1 years ago.

When did the ice age end? It is different in different regions of the Earth. In the north of Europe in Russia, for example - just a few millennia ago.

However, in some regions it continues to this day: Greenland is still almost entirely covered with ice. The icy desert stretched over an area of millions of square kilometers. In Europe, its border passed through the territory of modern England, Germany, Romania, and the south of Russia.

With the approach of powerful glaciers, most of the animals had to go south. Those who could not withstand the new cold climate either moved to warmer regions or died out. The wild animals that now live in the territories that have undergone this ordeal are just a pitiful remnant of the rich animal life that existed there before the onset of the ice age. Man has managed to adapt to the changing climate.

Perhaps the cold snap even played a significant role in the development of his mental abilities, since, in order to survive in more difficult conditions, he had to show ingenuity and resourcefulness. Plants also migrated to the south, away from the onset of cold weather. Some of them returned when the glaciers melted, but many species simply disappeared from the face of the Earth.

Author: Likum A.

Random interesting fact from the Great Encyclopedia:

Where did you come up with glasses with temples?

As you know, glasses do not fall off, because they are held by the temples. Who and where came up with the happy idea to make such glasses? For the right to be called their homeland, two Italian cities, Pisa and Florence, argued long and hard. At the beginning of the XIV century, the monk Allesandro della Spina lived in the monastery of Pisa. A brief note about him was preserved in the chronicle of the monastery: "Allesandro died in 1312, everyone was very sorry for him, since he was a modest, gentle man and, in addition, he knew how to make glasses."

But the Florentines firmly believed that glasses were invented by their countryman, because every Florentine heard about this from his grandfather or great-grandfather. Historians dug up all the archives. And in 1738, the work of the Florentine professor D. Mani was published under the title "Historical treatise on glasses on the nose." It claims that the inventor of glasses is the Florentine monk Salvino Armato. The professor referred to the fact that he found in the archives a description of a monument near the chapel, on which there was such an inscription: "Here lies Salvino Armato, the inventor of glasses. Lord, forgive him! 1317."

The dispute between the Florentines and the Pisans has not ended to this day.

Test your knowledge! Did you know...

▪ What is a sound barrier?

▪ Which sea is the most salty?

▪ What magazine achieved popularity by encouraging its use after reading on the toilet?

See other articles Section Big encyclopedia. Questions for quiz and self-education.

Read and write useful comments on this article.

<< Back

Latest news of science and technology, new electronics:

Machine for thinning flowers in gardens 02.05.2024

In modern agriculture, technological progress is developing aimed at increasing the efficiency of plant care processes. The innovative Florix flower thinning machine was presented in Italy, designed to optimize the harvesting stage. This tool is equipped with mobile arms, allowing it to be easily adapted to the needs of the garden. The operator can adjust the speed of the thin wires by controlling them from the tractor cab using a joystick. This approach significantly increases the efficiency of the flower thinning process, providing the possibility of individual adjustment to the specific conditions of the garden, as well as the variety and type of fruit grown in it. After testing the Florix machine for two years on various types of fruit, the results were very encouraging. Farmers such as Filiberto Montanari, who has used a Florix machine for several years, have reported a significant reduction in the time and labor required to thin flowers. ... >>

Advanced Infrared Microscope 02.05.2024

Microscopes play an important role in scientific research, allowing scientists to delve into structures and processes invisible to the eye. However, various microscopy methods have their limitations, and among them was the limitation of resolution when using the infrared range. But the latest achievements of Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo open up new prospects for studying the microworld. Scientists from the University of Tokyo have unveiled a new microscope that will revolutionize the capabilities of infrared microscopy. This advanced instrument allows you to see the internal structures of living bacteria with amazing clarity on the nanometer scale. Typically, mid-infrared microscopes are limited by low resolution, but the latest development from Japanese researchers overcomes these limitations. According to scientists, the developed microscope allows creating images with a resolution of up to 120 nanometers, which is 30 times higher than the resolution of traditional microscopes. ... >>

Air trap for insects 01.05.2024

Agriculture is one of the key sectors of the economy, and pest control is an integral part of this process. A team of scientists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI), Shimla, has come up with an innovative solution to this problem - a wind-powered insect air trap. This device addresses the shortcomings of traditional pest control methods by providing real-time insect population data. The trap is powered entirely by wind energy, making it an environmentally friendly solution that requires no power. Its unique design allows monitoring of both harmful and beneficial insects, providing a complete overview of the population in any agricultural area. “By assessing target pests at the right time, we can take necessary measures to control both pests and diseases,” says Kapil ... >>

Random news from the Archive

Radiometer on fire 28.02.2011

A device has been created that can distinguish the source of a fire even underground. To easily overcome a forest fire, you need to notice its source in time. Alas, as a rule, it is hidden by vegetation, and sometimes it can even be located under the soil surface. Devices installed on fire planes that study signals in the infrared range cannot recognize such foci.

Scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Technology, led by Dr. Nora von Wahl, decided to create a new device. They noticed that particles of dust, smoke, and plant branches are practically transparent to microwave radiation at a frequency of 22 GHz.

Having made a receiver operating at this frequency, they hung it in the air on a balloon robot. As measurements have shown, such a device at a height of one hundred meters sees a fire seat five by five meters in size, with an accuracy of 2,5 meters. The infrared sensor is more accurate, but the microwave one sees much better - even the layer of soil above the fire does not matter to him, and this is especially true when fighting peat fires.

Scientists hope to make the device smaller and more accurate, after which it can be used to protect forests. At least the German ones.

Other interesting news:

▪ Only half of US residents use landlines

▪ Water and oil mix

▪ Robot Nurse

▪ Good memories beat depression

▪ New Voice over Internet (VoIP) Platform

News feed of science and technology, new electronics

Interesting materials of the Free Technical Library:

▪ section of the site Civil radio communications. Article selection

▪ article Games that people play. Popular expression

▪ article Who was the first to tame a horse? Detailed answer

▪ article Loading wood with jaw loaders. Standard instruction on labor protection

▪ article Autoindicator with one lamp. Encyclopedia of radio electronics and electrical engineering

▪ article Safety device, 12 volts 1 amp. Encyclopedia of radio electronics and electrical engineering

Leave your comment on this article:

All languages of this page

Home page | Library | Articles | Website map | Site Reviews