5 Questions
What is one way in which melting sea ice can affect coastal ecology?
Alteration of the coastline
Melting glaciers can lead to rising sea levels and increase the risk of which natural phenomenon?
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)
According to recent studies, how many ocean-terminating glaciers surveyed in Greenland have substantially advanced since 2000?
None
Which color represents the fastest glacial retreat speed along Greenland's coast?
Red
How do melting glaciers affect previously supported slopes?
Weaken them
Study Notes
Impact of Melting Sea Ice and Glaciers
- Melting sea ice can affect coastal ecology in various ways.
- Rising sea levels, a result of melting glaciers, increase the risk of flooding.
Glaciers in Greenland
- Since 2000, a substantial number of ocean-terminating glaciers in Greenland have advanced.
- The exact number of advanced glaciers surveyed in Greenland is not specified, but it is a significant proportion.
Glacial Retreat Speed
- Glacial retreat speed along Greenland's coast is represented by different colors, with one color indicating the fastest retreat speed.
Slope Stability
- Melting glaciers can cause previously supported slopes to become unstable.
Test your knowledge on the impact of melting glaciers and sea ice on the environment and human populations. Learn about the consequences, such as rising sea levels, loss of water supply, and alteration of coastal ecosystems. Explore the potential risks, including glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and understand how these changes reshape our world.
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