Understanding Glaciers

Understanding Glaciers

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Science, Geography

4th - 8th Grade

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Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video explores glaciers, their formation, and their role in Earth's history. It explains how glaciers form from layers of snow over long periods, their global distribution, and their movement. The video also discusses the impact of climate change on glaciers, highlighting their retreat and the consequences of melting, such as rising sea levels and changes in water supply. Glaciers are crucial for understanding Earth's past climate and are vital for ecosystems and human use.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a glacier primarily made of?

Lava

Sand

Ice

Rock

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

One quarter

One half

All of it

Three quarters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which continent is home to the world's largest glacier?

Africa

Europe

Antarctica

Asia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are most of the world's glaciers located?

In tropical regions

Near the equator

In polar regions

In deserts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the ice age, what fraction of the Earth's land was covered by glaciers?

Two thirds

One half

One third

One tenth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a glacier becomes very large and heavy?

It sinks

It explodes

It evaporates

It advances

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can studying glacier ice reveal about the Earth?

Future weather patterns

Past climate conditions

Current ocean levels

Animal migration routes

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