Question

which of the following statements best describes the altithermal period? a. it was known as the little ice age. b. grasslands replaced forests in the north and east. c. temperatures dropped and megafauna thrived. d. glaciers began to melt and ocean levels rose. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

The altithermal period was a time of warmer - than - average temperatures. During this period, glaciers melted and ocean levels rose. The Little Ice Age is a different climatic period. Grasslands replacing forests in the north and east is not characteristic of the altithermal period. Also, temperatures did not drop and megafauna did not thrive during the altithermal period.

Answer:

D. Glaciers began to melt and ocean levels rose.