Bering Land Bridge

Definition

The Bering Land Bridge, also known as Beringia, was a strip of land connecting Siberia and Alaska that emerged during the Ice Age. It served as a migration route for people, animals, and plants between Eurasia and North America.

Analogy

Think of the Bering Land Bridge like a temporary bridge in your favorite video game that only appears when certain conditions are met (like an ice age). This bridge allowed characters (in this case, early humans and animals) to move from one level (Eurasia) to another level (North America).

Related terms

Ice Age: A period of long-term reduction in the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere, resulting in the presence or expansion of continental ice sheets, polar ice sheets and alpine glaciers.

Migration: The movement by people from one place to another with intentions of settling temporarily or permanently in the new location.

Paleolithic Era: Also known as Old Stone Age, it is a period in human history marked by the use of stone tools and hunting and gathering lifestyle. It lasted until about 10,000 years ago.