Glacier Melting and Its Impacts

M Jackson, a National Geographic explorer, shares her passion for glaciers and her journey to becoming a scientist. She explores ice caves, discusses wildlife adaptation, and highlights the environmental impact of melting glaciers. Jackson emphasizes the importance of glaciers for both wildlife and humans, urging collective action to preserve them.

What is the profession of the narrator?

• Astronaut

• National Geographic Explorer

• Marine Biologist

• Wildlife Photographer

What is one of the best parts of the narrator's job?

• Climbing mountains

• Exploring ice caves

• Diving in oceans

• Flying drones

What book is mentioned in relation to ice caves?

• The Ice Explorer

• Journey to the Center of the Earth

• The Glacier Adventure

• Explorer Academy: The Falcon's Feather

What did the narrator not enjoy as a student?

• Reading and Math

• Art

• Science

• History

What percentage of the world's fresh water is stored in glaciers?

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%

• 75%

What could happen if the Antarctic ice sheet were to melt?

• Increase in global temperatures

• Expansion of deserts

• Decrease in sea levels

• Loss of coastal cities

Why are some organisms like coral at risk if glaciers melt?

• They thrive in dry conditions

• They require cold temperatures

• They depend on salt water

• They need fresh water

What is the narrator's hope regarding glaciers?

• That we can work together to save them

• That they will melt completely

• That they will remain unchanged

• That they will become tourist attractions

What encourages the narrator about the future of glaciers?

• The inevitability of their melting

• The potential for technological solutions

• The possibility of changing the outcome

• The lack of public interest

What is the narrator's main goal in her work?

• To spread awareness about glacier melting

• To travel to every continent

• To write a book

• To become famous