Glaciers Quiz

What is a large mass of moving ice called?

• Mountain

• Desert

• Ocean

• Glacier

Where do glaciers form?

• Oceans

• Forests

• Polar regions and mountainous areas

• Deserts

What percentage of Earth's surface is currently covered by glaciers?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

During the last ice age, what percentage of Earth's land surface was covered by ice?

• 10%

• 40%

• 20%

• 30%

What are glaciers that form in valleys called?

• Continental glaciers

• Mountain glaciers

• River glaciers

• Valley glaciers

What causes the movement of a valley glacier?

• Melting of ice

• Friction with the ground

• Temperature increase

• Snowfall

What is the thickest part of a continental glacier?

• Bottom

• Edges

• Top

• Center