A major source of information about paleoclimate has been long cylindrical plugs (cores) of material removed by hollow drills from ocean sediments or from ________.

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Cores removed from glacial ice, along with ocean sediments, are major sources of paleoclimate information. These ice cores contain trapped air bubbles and other materials that provide scientists with data on past climates.

A Major Source of Information About Paleoclimate Has Been Long