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Glaciers and Climate Change

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What is a glacier?

A river of ice that flows through valleys

A large body of water that freezes over in winter

A huge mass of ice that moves slowly over land (correct)

A type of rock formation found in mountains

What are the two general groups of glaciers?

Ice shelves and ice caps

Icebergs and sea ice

Alpine glaciers and ice sheets (correct)

Tropical glaciers and continental glaciers

What is firn?

The top layer of snow on a glacier

The process of compression melting

The dirt and soil pushed out of the way by a glacier

The dense, grainy ice that has survived one year's melt cycle (correct)

What is the most important resource provided by glaciers?

<p>Freshwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do melting ice sheets contribute to rising sea levels?

<p>By adding fresh water to the ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a glacier? What are the two general groups of glaciers? What is firn? What is the most important resource provided by glaciers? How do melting ice sheets contribute to rising sea levels?

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"Test Your Knowledge: How Much Do You Know About Glaciers and Climate Change?" Explore the fascinating world of glaciers and their impact on our planet. From their formation to their disappearance due to climate change, this quiz will test your understanding of the types of glaciers, how they shape the environment, and the effects of their melting on our oceans and weather patterns. Take the quiz now and discover how much you really know about these powerful natural wonders.