Glaciar Pio 11: Key Facts

The video discusses Glaciar Pio 11 in Chile, highlighting its size and the process of glacier formation through snow compaction. It explains how climate conditions affect glacier growth and notes that glaciers provide 75% of the world's potable water. The video also mentions significant changes in the glacier's size over the past 17 years, possibly due to volcanic activity or accelerated melting.

What is the length of Glaciar Pio 11?

• 4 km

• 3 km

• 2 km

• 1 km

How tall are the towers of Glaciar Pio 11?

• 40 meters

• 30 meters

• 20 meters

• 50 meters

What happens to the glacier if the winter is harsh and the summer is mild?

• It shrinks

• It remains the same

• It grows

• It melts completely

What percentage of the world's potable water comes from glaciers?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 80%

What are the possible reasons for the changes in the glacier over the past 17 years?

• Earthquakes or landslides

• Volcanic activity or accelerated melting

• Climate change or pollution

• Human activities or deforestation