Exploring Glaciers and Ice

What is a glacier?

• A glacier is a large body of water.

• A glacier is a type of rock formation.

• A glacier is a fast-moving river of ice.

• A glacier is a large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow.

Why do glaciers depend on snow?

• Glaciers are formed solely from rock debris.

• Glaciers rely on rain for their growth.

• Glaciers depend on snow for accumulation and formation of ice.

• Glaciers depend on warm temperatures to melt snow.

What are the main types of glaciers?

• Volcanic glaciers and tidal glaciers

• Glacial lakes and icebergs

• The main types of glaciers are continental glaciers/ice sheets and alpine glaciers.

• Mountain streams and snowfields

What is an ice shelf?

• A glacier that has completely melted.

• A type of frozen lake that forms in winter.

• A solid block of ice found on land.

• An ice shelf is a floating extension of a glacier or ice sheet.

How is an iceberg formed?

• Icebergs are formed from volcanic eruptions.

• Icebergs are formed from the calving of glaciers.

• Icebergs are formed from the melting of ocean currents.

• Icebergs are created by the evaporation of seawater.

Can glaciers move? If so, how?

• Glaciers can only move in warm weather.

• Glaciers move by floating on water.

• No, glaciers are stationary.

• Yes, glaciers can move.

Where are some of the largest glaciers located?

• Antarctica and Greenland

• Himalayas and Rockies

• Andes and Alps

• Sahara and Amazon