Piedmont type of glacier
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'Piedmont type of glacier' combines the words 'Piedmont,' which refers to the area at the foot of a mountain range, 'type,' indicating a specific category, and 'glacier,' which is a large mass of ice that moves slowly down a mountain.
مثال
- The Piedmont type of glacier is characterized by its broad, flat shape.
- The retreat of the Piedmont type of glacier has significant implications for the surrounding ecosystem.
- Scientists study the formation and movement of Piedmont type glaciers to better understand glacial dynamics.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a type of glaciation characteristic of Alaska; large valley glaciers meet to form an almost stagnant sheet of ice