Piedmont glacier
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'Piedmont glacier' combines the word 'Piedmont,' which refers to the area at the foot of a mountain range, and 'glacier,' which is a large mass of ice that moves slowly down a mountain.
مثال
- The melting of the Piedmont glacier contributes to rising sea levels.
- Piedmont glaciers are often found in regions with high snowfall and cold temperatures.
- The retreat of the Piedmont glacier has led to the formation of glacial lakes.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a type of glaciation characteristic of Alaska; large valley glaciers meet to form an almost stagnant sheet of ice