Hindu Kush Glacier Stockshots

What is a glacier primarily composed of?

• Water and mud

• Sand and gravel

• Ice and snow

• Lava and ash

How do glaciers affect the landscape?

• By creating deserts

• By forming mountains

• By building cities

• By carving valleys

What role do glaciers play in the ecosystem?

• They increase soil fertility

• They are a source of fresh water

• They reduce atmospheric oxygen

• They provide habitats for desert animals

Why is it important to study glaciers?

• To explore outer space

• To monitor climate change

• To understand ocean currents

• To predict volcanic eruptions

What is a significant threat to glaciers today?

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Air pollution