47 Questions
Which type of glacier forms on the slopes of mountains and slowly moves down valleys?
Alpine glaciers
What percentage of the earth's total area was covered by glaciers during the last ice age?
32%
Where is the largest existing glacier located?
Antarctica
What percentage of the world's glacial ice is made up of the ice of Greenland and Antarctica?
99%
What did the scientific report on the ocean and the cryosphere published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2019 show?
The rate of rise of the ocean's surface is 3.6 millimeters per year.
By 2070, what percentage of the earth's land area is projected to be impacted by global warming?
19 percent
Which regions could become hot, hostile, and uninhabitable due to global warming?
South America, India, and Africa
How could global warming affect the rotation of the earth?
It will slow down the rotation
What will happen to coastal cities and islands as the water level rises?
They will be submerged
What positive outcomes could arise from the melting of the arctic ice caps and icebergs?
New routes for maritime cargo transportation
What does the text suggest mankind should do to prevent future catastrophes?
Reduce carbon footprint
According to climate change models, which of the following areas will be underwater if all the glaciers on the planet melt?
Florida
What is the predicted increase in water level if all the glaciers on the planet melt?
65 meters
Which of the following is a potential impact of melting glaciers on seawater and ecosystems?
Release of toxins
Which type of glaciers form on the slopes of mountains and slowly move down valleys?
Alpine glaciers
What percentage of the earth's total area was covered by glaciers during the last ice age?
32%
Where is the largest existing glacier located?
Antarctica
What percentage of the world's glacial ice is made up of the ice of Greenland and Antarctica?
75%
What is the approximate width of the Lambert Glacier?
100 kilometers
What is the approximate length of the Lambert Glacier?
400 kilometers
What percentage of the earth's fresh water is stored in glaciers today?
75%
Which continent will experience huge floods if all the glaciers on the planet melt?
Asia
What will happen to the Amazon River if all the glaciers on the planet melt?
It will change its course
Which areas will be underwater if all the glaciers on the planet melt?
Netherlands and Northern Europe
What will happen to the Caspian Sea if all the glaciers on the planet melt?
It will become a real sea
What will be the impact of rising sea levels on Africa?
Increase in temperature
What will happen to Australia's coastal zone if all the glaciers on the planet melt?
It will disappear underwater
What will Antarctica become if all the ice caps melt?
A large archipelago
What percentage of the world's glacial ice is made up of the ice of Greenland and Antarctica?
Exactly 99%
What did the scientific report on the ocean and the cryosphere published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2019 show?
The rate of melting glaciers is likely to increase and accelerate in the future.
What is the predicted increase in sea level by 90 centimeters in the near future according to NASA?
90 centimeters
Where is the largest existing glacier located?
Antarctica
What would happen to the oceans if all the glaciers melted?
The oceans would increase in size.
What would happen to the flora and fauna if all the glaciers melted?
They would become extinct.
How much ice did Greenland lose each year from 2006 to 2015?
280 billion tons
By 2070, what percentage of the earth's land area is projected to be impacted by global warming?
10 percent to 20 percent
What is the average temperature of the Sahara Desert?
29 degrees Celsius
Which regions could become hot, hostile, and uninhabitable due to global warming?
South America and Africa
How much did the rotation of the planet slow down due to the Three Gorges Dam in China?
0.06 microseconds
What will happen to the length of the day when the glaciers melt?
It will become longer
What percentage of mankind currently lives close to water at up to 70 meters above sea level?
40 percent to 50 percent
Which cities and countries may disappear as the water level rises?
Netherlands and Japan
What positive outcomes are associated with the melting of the arctic ice caps and icebergs?
Shorter maritime routes
What is the main message of the text?
Mankind should invest in clean energy
By 2070, ____________ percent of the earth's land area is projected to be impacted by global warming.
8 to 19
The melting of glaciers will cause water to be pulled from the poles towards the ____________.
equator
The melting of glaciers will lead to the submergence of coastal cities and islands, such as ____________ and Japan.
the Netherlands
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.
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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