Glaciares en movimiento

Glaciares en movimiento

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Science, Geography, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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Glaciers, massive ice formations on Earth for thousands of years, appear stationary but actually move due to their size and weight. The pressure at their base causes some ice to melt, forming meltwater that acts as a lubricant, reducing friction and allowing glaciers to advance. This movement is driven by gravity, and many glaciers are now moving faster than ever, up to 50 meters a day, constantly changing and advancing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long have glaciers been present on Earth?

For a few decades

For hundreds of thousands of years

For millions of years

For a few centuries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the ice at the bottom of glaciers to melt?

Wind

Earth's core heat

Sunlight

Pressure from the glacier's weight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does meltwater play in glacier movement?

It increases friction

It evaporates quickly

It acts as a lubricant

It freezes the glacier

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast can some glaciers move today?

Up to 500 meters a day

Up to 5 kilometers a day

Up to 50 meters a day

Up to 5 meters a day

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about glaciers?

They are always stationary

They are made of rock

They are found only in Antarctica

They are unaffected by climate