HOW DID GLACIERS EFFECT PLANT AND ANIMALS?

Glaciers have significantly influenced plant and animal life by shaping habitats and altering ecosystems. As glaciers advanced, they carved landscapes, creating valleys and lakes, and when they retreated, they left behind fertile soil, allowing new plant species to colonize these areas. The dramatic changes in climate and environment also led to shifts in species distribution, forcing some animals to adapt, migrate, or face extinction. Additionally, the cyclical nature of glacial periods has contributed to the evolution of various species as they adapted to changing conditions.