The extensive glaciation of the Pleistocene caused sea level to
A)drop because a great deal of water was bound in glaciers.
B)rise because a great deal of water was tied up in glaciers.
C)drop because of increased ablation and reduced accumulation.
D)rise because of increased accumulation and reduced ablation.

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During the Pleistocene, large amounts of water were stored as ice in glaciers, causing the sea level to drop. As a result, shorelines shifted, and new land bridges emerged, allowing for the migration of animals and humans.

The Extensive Glaciation of the Pleistocene Caused Sea Level to