This process is dated, in part, to the distribution of Y-chromosome HaplogroupÂ–Q from its original homeland.
Descriptive answer acceptableThe controversial Younger Dryas Impact hypothesis suggests that a comet or air burst ended the first widespread archaeological culture to develop after this process. This process is dated, in part, to the distribution of Y-chromosome HaplogroupÂ–Q from its original homeland. Evidence of large fauna on Haida Gwaii and other islands supports the idea that this process may have occurred by sea. Pollen stratigraphy in Elikchan Lake describes a period of cooling that may have initiated this process, perhaps by causing a migration of (*) big game out of Siberia. The sites of Monte Verde and Buttermilk Creek challenge the long-held "Clovis-first" hypothesis for the dating of this process. This process likely ended with the submergence of Beringia under the ocean. For 10 points, identify this process in which people came to inhabit the New World.
Descriptive answer acceptableThe controversial Younger Dryas Impact hypothesis suggests that a comet or air burst ended the first widespread archaeological culture to develop after this process.
settlement of the Americas (accept any answer that suggests people settling either/both North or South America prior to the 11th century)