Do glaciers matter?

How do glaciers contribute to regulating global climate?

• By storing freshwater

• By attracting tourists

• By reflecting sunlight back into space

• By causing coastal erosion

How do glaciers contribute to local economies?

• By causing coastal erosion

• By disrupting ecosystems

• By providing jobs and income for businesses

• By altering water flow in rivers

How do glaciers contribute to the rise in sea levels?

• By melting and adding water to the oceans

• By causing avalanches and flooding

• By attracting tourists and increasing coastal development

• By creating new land through deposition of sediments

How do melting glaciers impact aquatic habitats and biodiversity?

• Increased risk of flooding

• Altering water flow in rivers

• Affecting aquatic habitats and biodiversity

• Reflecting sunlight back into space

What is the main disadvantage of glaciers melting due to climate change?

• Regulating global climate

• Contributing to rising sea levels

• Stimulating local economies

• Providing freshwater for drinking