What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by glaciers?

Glaciers and Their Environmental Impact

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
15%
5%
20%
10%
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does snow transform into glacier ice over time?
Through evaporation
By melting and refreezing
Through compression and packing
By chemical reactions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of glacier is found in mountain ranges?
Continental glaciers
Ice caps
Alpine glaciers
Icebergs
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What force primarily causes glaciers to move?
Wind
Earthquakes
Gravity
Tides
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are glaciers considered the largest moving objects on Earth?
They cover more area than any other moving object
They can change direction quickly
They move faster than rivers
They are made of solid ice
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant consequence of glaciers melting due to climate change?
Decreased volcanic activity
More frequent earthquakes
Rising sea levels
Increased snowfall
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do glaciers contribute to the world's fresh water supply?
They create new rivers
They store a large percentage of fresh water
They increase rainfall
They desalinate ocean water
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