Exploring Earth's Glaciers

Multiple Choice

What is a glacier?

• A body of water formed by melting ice

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  A type of rock found in polar regions

• A large mass of ice that forms from snow

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  A weather phenomenon caused by high pressure

Multiple Choice

What happens to glaciers as global temperatures rise?

• They melt and shrink

• They remain unchanged

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  They grow and expand

• They become more stable

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What role do glaciers play in shaping the land?

• They create deserts and sand dunes

• They cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

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  They dig valleys and move rocks and dirt

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  They form coral reefs and atolls

Multiple Choice

What influences the size and behavior of glaciers?

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  Ocean currents and tides

• Temperature and precipitation patterns

• Wind speed and direction

• Solar radiation and cloud cover

Multiple Choice

How do melting glaciers affect sea levels?

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  They cause sea levels to decrease

• They have no impact on sea levels

• They contribute to rising sea levels

• They create tsunamis