n.冰川作用，冰蚀

原形：glaciation复数：glaciations

The last ice age was characterized by several glacial periods, during which vast areas of the Earth were covered in ice.
最后的冰河时期以几次冰川期为特征，期间地球上许多地区被冰雪覆盖。
Glaciers slowly erode the landscape, smoothing out rough terrain and carving valleys.
冰川缓慢侵蚀地貌，磨平崎岖地形并塑造出山谷。
During the Pleistocene epoch, much of North America experienced extensive glaciation.
在更新世时期，北美大部分地区经历了大规模的冰川活动。
The retreat of glaciers due to global warming is a key indicator of climate change.
全球变暖导致冰川退缩是气候变化的重要标志。
The Little Ice Age saw a period of minor glaciation across Europe and parts of North America.
小冰河时期见证了欧洲和北美部分地区的小规模冰川现象。
Glaciations have played a significant role in shaping the Earth's coastlines and distributing sediments.
冰川在塑造地球海岸线和分布沉积物方面发挥了重要作用。
Scientists study glacial deposits to learn about past climate conditions and environmental changes.
科学家通过研究冰川沉积物来了解过去的气候条件和环境变化。
The process of glaciation can cause landforms such as moraines, drumlins, and eskers.
冰川作用过程会产生地貌如冰碛、丘陵和蛇形丘。
Glaciation has influenced the distribution of plant and animal species, creating unique ecosystems.
冰川作用影响了动植物物种的分布，形成了独特的生态系统。
Human activities have accelerated the melting of modern glaciers, leading to rising sea levels.
人类活动加快了现代冰川的融化，导致海平面上升。