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1. Cryosphere

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   The cryosphere (from the Greek $\kappa\rho\acute{\upsilon}o\varsigma$, kryos, meaning "ice" or "frost") is the component of the Earth system where water is, or has been, in a solid state. It encompasses all frozen water features across the globe, including sea ice,lake ice,river ice,snow cover,glaciers,ice caps,ice sheets,ice shelves, and frozen ground ([permafrost](…

2. Pliocene Epoch

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   Flora and Terrestrial Ecosystems
   The Pliocene Epoch is a pivotal time for terrestrial biome expansion, marked by the dominance of $\text{C}_4$ photosynthetic grasses, a reflection of the cooler, drier global climate.
   Grassland Expansion and Fauna Evolution