Study Says Glacial Lakes Grew 50% As Climate Change Shrinks Glaciers
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe the region around Mount Everest due to its climate significance?
The Earth's third pole
The Earth's second pole
The Earth's fifth pole
The Earth's fourth pole
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What has been the impact of glacial retreat in the Himalayas over the past 30 years?
Stabilization of ocean temperatures
Increase in glacial lakes
Formation of new deserts
Decrease in sea levels
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What data source did NASA use to explain the changes in the Himalayan landscape?
Underwater sensors
Weather balloons
Satellite data
Ground surveys
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What typically causes the formation of new and larger glacial lakes?
Human intervention
Volcanic activity
Blocked glacial meltwater
Earthquakes
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the potential consequences of the increasing size and number of glacial lakes?
Improved agricultural yield
Reduced rainfall
Significant flooding threat
Decreased biodiversity
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