Glaciers and Us

How do people in the UK benefit from glaciers today?

• Farmers in the UK use meltwater from glaciers to water their crops.

• People from around the world come to visit the UK's amazing glaciers.

• The glaciers in the UK help to keep the climate cool and comfortable.

• Tourists come to enjoy the beautiful scenery created by glaciers a long time ago.

Which of the following people may be helped by glaciers in their work?

• Farmer

• Fisherman

• Architect

• Ice cream seller

Glaciers present a _________ to mountain climbers.

(something difficult but enjoyable)

Mt. Everest lies on the border of China and _____.

• India

• Mongolia

• Nepal

• Vietnam

Where is the River Indus?

• China

• India

• Nepal

• Pakistan

How do people in Pakistan depend on glaciers?

• Tourists come to enjoy the beautiful scenery created by glaciers.

• Meltwater from glaciers provide water for their crops.

• Ice from glaciers in used to keep food cold in the hot summer months.

• Glaciers are rich in many kinds of fuels and minerals.

How much of Earth's ice is found in Antarctica?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

What is the Antarctic Treaty?

• A law created by the Antarctic government to prevent mining in Antarctica.

• An agreement signed by many countries to protect Antarctica.

• An award for scientists who carry out important scientific research in Antarctica.

• A continent at the South Pole that is covered in ice and by be rich in resources.

What would be a result of Earth's ice sheets melting?

• a new ice age

• tsunamis

• global warming

• coastal flooding

What are humans doing that is threatening Earth's ice?

• burning fossil fuels

• hunting penguins

• climbing mountains

• using more solar energy