Autumn 1 History - Lesson 1

Glaciers covered a lot of land in Europe and North America

Glaciers moved very quickly across the land

Glaciers were made from snow that fell over many years

Glaciers carved out valleys and lakes

Because their leaves were thin and pointy, helping them retain water and not freeze easily.

Because they grew faster than other trees.

Because they had thick bark to protect them from the cold.

Because they could move to warmer areas.

They were larger and covered in fur.

They could fly short distances.

They lived in deserts.

They had no tusks.

It was safe and easy to hunt them

Their meat could be used for food

They were already extinct

They could be kept as pets

Thick fur

Sharp teeth

Long tails

Woolly coats