Glaciers: Blessing or Curse?

Explain the importance of glaciers for ecosystems.

• Glaciers only contribute to global warming

• Ecosystems can thrive without glaciers

• Glaciers provide a source of freshwater and help regulate global climate patterns.

• Glaciers are not important for ecosystems

What are the challenges of living near glaciers?

• Potential flooding, changes in water supply, impact of melting glaciers

• Enhanced biodiversity near the glaciers

• Improved agricultural productivity

• Increased access to fresh water

Discuss the economic benefits of glaciers.

• Glaciers have no economic benefits

• Glaciers provide economic benefits through tourism, hydroelectric power generation, and freshwater supply.

• Glaciers are a waste of natural resources

• Glaciers contribute to global warming and economic loss

How does global warming impact glaciers?

• Global warming has no effect on glaciers

• Glaciers are impacted by melting at a faster rate due to global warming.

• Global warming causes glaciers to grow larger

• Glaciers are not impacted by global warming

Why are glaciers important for maintaining freshwater resources?

• Glaciers have no impact on freshwater resources

• Glaciers store freshwater in the form of ice and release it as it melts

• Glaciers release saltwater as they melt

• Glaciers are not important for maintaining freshwater resources