What is the primary role of ice caps and glaciers in the Earth's climate system?
Ice Importance

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6th Grade
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Guy Boyes
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
They provide habitats for polar bears.
They reflect sunlight, helping to regulate global temperatures.
They are sources of freshwater for rivers.
They create ocean currents.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How much of the world's freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice caps?
10%
30%
68%
50%
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What happens to sea levels when glaciers and ice caps melt?
Sea levels decrease
Sea levels remain the same
Sea levels rise
Sea levels fluctuate unpredictably
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a consequence of melting polar ice?
Increased biodiversity in polar regions.
Changes in ocean circulation patterns.
More stable weather patterns.
Decreased global temperatures.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why are ice cores important for climate research?
They contain ancient fossils.
They provide records of past atmospheric conditions.
They are used for dating rocks.
D) They help predict volcanic eruptions.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What impact does the loss of Arctic sea ice have on wildlife?
It creates more habitats for fish.
It threatens species like polar bears and seals.
It has no impact on wildlife.
It increases the population of migratory birds.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a major contributor to the melting of ice sheets?
Increased volcanic activity.
Global warming due to greenhouse gas emissions.
Natural climate cycles.
Ocean currents.
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