paleoclimatology
/ˌpeɪlioʊˌklaɪməˈtɑlədʒi/
noun
- The study of ancient climates using evidence from ice cores, tree rings, sediments, and fossils.
- Paleoclimatology shows that Earth's climate has changed many times before humans existed.
- Understanding paleoclimatology helps us predict future climate patterns.
- Scientists in paleoclimatology analyze ice cores to learn about past temperatures.