What is another word for glacial period?
Pronunciation: [ɡlˈe͡ɪʃə͡l pˈi͡əɹɪəd] (IPA) 
The term "glacial period" refers to a time in Earth's history where temperatures were significantly cooler and ice sheets covered large areas of land. Synonyms for this term might include "Ice Age," which is a broader way to describe any period of time where significant portions of the planet were covered in ice. Another synonym might be "Last Glacial Maximum," which refers specifically to the most recent time period where glaciers were at their greatest extent. Other related terms might include "glaciation," which describes the process of glacier formation, and "periglacial," which refers to the areas around glaciers where conditions are still affected by their presence.
