Glacier Knowledge Quiz

What was the initial topic of discussion before starting the video?

• The beauty of the glacier

• The cold weather experienced during the trip

• The history of glaciers

• The formation of glaciers

How do glaciers form over time?

• By volcanic activity

• By human intervention

• By the accumulation of snow and ice faster than it melts

• By melting and refreezing

What is the primary difference between alpine and continental glaciers?

• Alpine glaciers are larger than continental glaciers

• Continental glaciers are found only in Antarctica

• Alpine glaciers form on mountains and move through valleys

• Continental glaciers are found in the tropics

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

• 50%

• 90%

• 60%

• 75%

What would happen if all glaciers melted?

• There would be more land available

• The oceans would rise by 230 feet

• The Earth's temperature would decrease

• The Earth's rotation would slow down

What is glacial ice and why is it important?

• It is ice that forms only in the Arctic

• It is ice that is used for making ice sculptures

• It is ice that is hundreds of thousands of years old and helps study climate change

• It is a type of ice used in ice skating

Who studies glaciers and what are they called?

• Meteorologists

• Geologists

• Glaciologists

• Oceanographers

What is the world's largest glacier?

• Lambert Fisher Glacier

• Bering Glacier

• Rocky Mountain Glacier

• Kusha Glacier

Why does glacial ice sometimes appear blue?

• Because of algae growth

• Due to pollution

• Due to its density and compactness

• Because of the reflection of the sky

Which glacier moved more than seven miles in three months during 1953?

• Lambert Fisher Glacier

• Bering Glacier

• Kusha Glacier

• Rocky Mountain Glacier