What is another word for ice floe?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪs flˈə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Ice floe is a term used to describe a large, flat piece of ice that has broken away from a larger ice formation. It is a common term in Arctic and Antarctic regions where ice cover is prevalent throughout the year. However, there are other terms that can be used interchangeably with ice floe. These include ice sheet, ice island, ice shelf, and glacier. These terms depict different forms of ice cover, with ice sheet referring to a thick layer of ice covering a large area, while ice shelf is a floating ice platform attached to a landmass. Ice island refers to a large floating block of ice detached from an ice shelf, while glacier refers to a slow moving, long-lasting ice mass.
