A relatively warm, ice-free, time between glaciations is called a(n) ____.
A) precessional cycle
B) pluvial period
C) Milankovitch cycle
D) interglacial period

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An interglacial period is a relatively warm, ice-free time between glaciations. Choice A (precessional cycle) refers to a cycle in the Earth's rotation that affects its climate, choice B (pluvial period) refers to a period of increased rainfall in a dry region, and choice C (Milankovitch cycle) refers to the combined effects of changes in the Earth's orbit on its climate.

A Relatively Warm, Ice-Free, Time Between Glaciations Is Called A(n)