
Glacier Instabilities and Research Challenges

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Science, Geography, Biology
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of glacier research in Alaska and Greenland?
To explore new tourist spots
To measure the height of glaciers
To understand how glaciers are changing with climate
To study the wildlife around glaciers
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the Turner Glacier in Southeastern Alaska unique?
It is the largest glacier in the world
It has the shortest known surge cycle
It is located in a desert
It never changes speed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What instruments are used to study the Turner Glacier?
Seismometers, cameras, and GPS units
Telescopes and microscopes
Radios and televisions
Thermometers and barometers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some challenges faced by researchers working on glaciers?
Too many tourists
Extreme heat
Lack of sunlight
Equipment damage by wildlife
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to understand glacier instabilities?
To build better roads
To understand potential rapid ice flow changes
To improve fishing techniques
To predict volcanic eruptions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unexpected behavior was observed in the Turner Glacier?
It speeds up every winter
It grows taller every year
It never moves
It changes color
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is believed to cause the Turner Glacier to speed up in winter?
More sunlight
Higher temperatures
Water flowing and being stored inside the glacier
Increased snowfall
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