North American glaciations used to be described in four episodes. However, two of those episode names, the Kansan and Nebraskan, are no longer used. What evidence did scientists use to redefine the glacial history on the North American continent?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Ocean cores show evidence for up to 20 glaciations, not simply 4.
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