The Consequences of Melting Glaciers and Rising Sea Levels
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Which type of glacier forms on the slopes of mountains and slowly moves down valleys?

  • Alpine glaciers (correct)
  • Glacial reserves
  • Ice sheets
  • Continental glaciers

    • What percentage of the earth's total area was covered by glaciers during the last ice age?

  • 75%
  • 100%
  • 10%
  • 32% (correct)

    • Where is the largest existing glacier located?

  • Himalayas
  • Greenland
  • Alaska
  • Antarctica (correct)

    • What percentage of the world's glacial ice is made up of the ice of Greenland and Antarctica?

    <p>99%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the scientific report on the ocean and the cryosphere published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2019 show?

    <p>The rate of rise of the ocean's surface is 3.6 millimeters per year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 2070, what percentage of the earth's land area is projected to be impacted by global warming?

    <p>19 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions could become hot, hostile, and uninhabitable due to global warming?

    <p>South America, India, and Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How could global warming affect the rotation of the earth?

    <p>It will slow down the rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to coastal cities and islands as the water level rises?

    <p>They will be submerged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What positive outcomes could arise from the melting of the arctic ice caps and icebergs?

    <p>New routes for maritime cargo transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest mankind should do to prevent future catastrophes?

    <p>Reduce carbon footprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to climate change models, which of the following areas will be underwater if all the glaciers on the planet melt?

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

    What is the predicted increase in water level if all the glaciers on the planet melt?

    <p>65 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential impact of melting glaciers on seawater and ecosystems?

    <p>Release of toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of glaciers form on the slopes of mountains and slowly move down valleys?

    <p>Alpine glaciers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the earth's total area was covered by glaciers during the last ice age?

    <p>32%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the largest existing glacier located?

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

    What percentage of the world's glacial ice is made up of the ice of Greenland and Antarctica?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate width of the Lambert Glacier?

    <p>100 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate length of the Lambert Glacier?

    <p>400 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the earth's fresh water is stored in glaciers today?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which continent will experience huge floods if all the glaciers on the planet melt?

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

    What will happen to the Amazon River if all the glaciers on the planet melt?

    <p>It will change its course</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas will be underwater if all the glaciers on the planet melt?

    <p>Netherlands and Northern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to the Caspian Sea if all the glaciers on the planet melt?

    <p>It will become a real sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the impact of rising sea levels on Africa?

    <p>Increase in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to Australia's coastal zone if all the glaciers on the planet melt?

    <p>It will disappear underwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will Antarctica become if all the ice caps melt?

    <p>A large archipelago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's glacial ice is made up of the ice of Greenland and Antarctica?

    <p>Exactly 99%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the scientific report on the ocean and the cryosphere published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2019 show?

    <p>The rate of melting glaciers is likely to increase and accelerate in the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predicted increase in sea level by 90 centimeters in the near future according to NASA?

    <p>90 centimeters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the largest existing glacier located?

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

    What would happen to the oceans if all the glaciers melted?

    <p>The oceans would increase in size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen to the flora and fauna if all the glaciers melted?

    <p>They would become extinct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much ice did Greenland lose each year from 2006 to 2015?

    <p>280 billion tons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 2070, what percentage of the earth's land area is projected to be impacted by global warming?

    <p>10 percent to 20 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average temperature of the Sahara Desert?

    <p>29 degrees Celsius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions could become hot, hostile, and uninhabitable due to global warming?

    <p>South America and Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much did the rotation of the planet slow down due to the Three Gorges Dam in China?

    <p>0.06 microseconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen to the length of the day when the glaciers melt?

    <p>It will become longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of mankind currently lives close to water at up to 70 meters above sea level?

    <p>40 percent to 50 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cities and countries may disappear as the water level rises?

    <p>Netherlands and Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What positive outcomes are associated with the melting of the arctic ice caps and icebergs?

    <p>Shorter maritime routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message of the text?

    <p>Mankind should invest in clean energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 2070, ____________ percent of the earth's land area is projected to be impacted by global warming.

    <p>8 to 19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The melting of glaciers will cause water to be pulled from the poles towards the ____________.

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

    The melting of glaciers will lead to the submergence of coastal cities and islands, such as ____________ and Japan.

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

    Study Notes

    Impacts of Melting Glaciers and Rising Sea Levels

    • If Antarctica melts, the water level will rise by 58 meters.
    • If all the glaciers on the planet melt, the water level will rise by 65 meters.
    • Climate change models show that all coastal areas of all continents will be submerged.
    • Florida, the Netherlands, Denmark, and much of Northern Europe will be underwater.
    • Saint Petersburg and Venice will also be submerged.
    • The Caspian Sea will become a real sea, increasing its size almost twice.
    • China will experience huge floods and Vietnam and the Philippines will be badly affected.
    • The Amazon River in Brazil will cease to exist, changing the shape of South America.
    • Egypt's Alexandria and Cairo will be covered by the expanding Mediterranean Sea.
    • Rising sea levels will increase the temperature of the air and make life impossible in most parts of Africa.
    • Australia's coastal zone, where many Australians live, will disappear underwater.
    • Antarctica will become a large archipelago when all the ice caps melt.

    Impacts on seawater and ecosystems:

    • Melting glaciers will dilute the salty waters of the ocean, reducing its salinity.
    • The decrease in salinity will cause ecological imbalances, extinction of species, and population increases.
    • Rising ocean levels will push saline water into groundwater, making irrigation and crop growth difficult.
    • Decreasing ocean salinity may cause ocean currents like the Gulf Stream to slow down or stop.
    • Melting glaciers will release toxins, potentially causing harm to the ocean and atmosphere.
    • The melting permafrost may release hazardous substances, ancient viruses, bacteria, and nuclear waste.

    Impacts on climate and human life:

    • Global warming will affect ecosystems, human health, livelihoods, food security, water supply, and economic growth.
    • The expansion of areas with high temperatures will lead to uninhabitable coastlines.
    • A scientific report predicts the expansion of areas with temperatures over 29 degrees.
    • These impacts are based on comprehensive research and modeling published in the journal PNAS.

    Impacts of Melting Glaciers and Rising Sea Levels

    • If Antarctica melts, the water level will rise by 58 meters.
    • If all the glaciers on the planet melt, the water level will rise by 65 meters.
    • Climate change models show that all coastal areas of all continents will be submerged.
    • Florida, the Netherlands, Denmark, and much of Northern Europe will be underwater.
    • Saint Petersburg and Venice will also be submerged.
    • The Caspian Sea will become a real sea, increasing its size almost twice.
    • China will experience huge floods and Vietnam and the Philippines will be badly affected.
    • The Amazon River in Brazil will cease to exist, changing the shape of South America.
    • Egypt's Alexandria and Cairo will be covered by the expanding Mediterranean Sea.
    • Rising sea levels will increase the temperature of the air and make life impossible in most parts of Africa.
    • Australia's coastal zone, where many Australians live, will disappear underwater.
    • Antarctica will become a large archipelago when all the ice caps melt.

    Impacts on seawater and ecosystems:

    • Melting glaciers will dilute the salty waters of the ocean, reducing its salinity.
    • The decrease in salinity will cause ecological imbalances, extinction of species, and population increases.
    • Rising ocean levels will push saline water into groundwater, making irrigation and crop growth difficult.
    • Decreasing ocean salinity may cause ocean currents like the Gulf Stream to slow down or stop.
    • Melting glaciers will release toxins, potentially causing harm to the ocean and atmosphere.
    • The melting permafrost may release hazardous substances, ancient viruses, bacteria, and nuclear waste.

    Impacts on climate and human life:

    • Global warming will affect ecosystems, human health, livelihoods, food security, water supply, and economic growth.
    • The expansion of areas with high temperatures will lead to uninhabitable coastlines.
    • A scientific report predicts the expansion of areas with temperatures over 29 degrees.
    • These impacts are based on comprehensive research and modeling published in the journal PNAS.

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    Quiz: Impacts of Melting Glaciers and Rising Sea Levels Test your knowledge on the far-reaching consequences of melting glaciers and rising sea levels with this quiz. Discover how coastal areas, cities, and ecosystems are at risk, and learn about the potential effects on climate, human life, and the environment. Explore the challenges posed by dilution of seawater, ecological imbalances, and the release of toxins. Find out how rising temperatures and disappearing coastlines could reshape our world. Take the

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