Glacier Dynamics and Characteristics Quiz

What are the two main types of glaciers?

• Mountainous and Flat

• Tropical and Polar

• Alpine and Continental

• Continental and Oceanic

What is the zone of accumulation in a glacier?

• The area with the most crevasses

• The end of the glacier

• The highest elevation where snow falls

• The area where most melting occurs

What happens when the rate of ice melting exceeds the rate of ice formation in a glacier?

• The glacier expands

• The glacier remains stable

• The glacier retreats

• The glacier advances

What are periods of cooler global climate when glaciers expand called?

• Ice Ages

• Glaciations

• Interglacials

• Cold Spells

Why are crevasses considered dangerous?

• They are very deep

• They are difficult to see

• They pose a risk to climbers

• They are filled with water