What is the meaning of the word "ice age"?
Ice ages are significant geological phenomena that have shaped the Earth's surface, climate, and ecosystems over millions of years.
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A long period of time when the Earth's surface and atmosphere are colder than usual. NOUN
- The harsh conditions of the Ice Age fostered the evolution of specialized adaptations in organisms.
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Any geological period during which thick ice sheets cover vast areas of land. NOUN
- Ice Age caps and glaciers contained significant amounts of the Earth's freshwater supply.
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Is a period of long-term reduction in global temperatures, resulting in the expansion of ice sheets, glaciers, and polar ice caps. NOUN
- The end of the Ice Age marked a period of widespread ecological and environmental change.