Question

question 9 of 10
earths precession resulted in an ice age that ended about ______ years ago.

a. 250,000

b. 50

c. 1,000,000

d. 10,000

Explanation:

Earth's precession (a change in the orientation of Earth's rotational axis) influenced climate cycles. The last ice age ended around 10,000 years ago as per geological and climate science knowledge. Options A (250,000), B (50), and C (1,000,000) don't align with the known timeline of the end of the most recent ice age related to precession - driven climate changes.

Answer:

D. 10,000