A period of abrupt cooling that occurred (geologically) recently from about 1350-1850 is called the ________.

A. Little Ice Age
B. Great Freeze
C. Perfect Storm
D. Stormageddon


Answer: A

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A) Logging B) Historic tourism C) Banking D) Government research

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What will be an ideal response?

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