Study Says Glacial Lakes Grew 50% As Climate Change Shrinks Glaciers

The video discusses the impact of climate change on the Himalayas, focusing on the retreat of glaciers and the formation of glacial lakes. NASA's satellite data over three decades shows significant changes in the landscape, with glaciers retreating and glacial lakes increasing in size and number. This poses flooding threats and affects ocean temperatures. The study highlights the urgent need to address these environmental changes.

What is the term used to describe the region around Mount Everest due to its climate significance?

• The Earth's third pole

• The Earth's second pole

• The Earth's fifth pole

• The Earth's fourth pole

What has been the impact of glacial retreat in the Himalayas over the past 30 years?

• Stabilization of ocean temperatures

• Increase in glacial lakes

• Formation of new deserts

• Decrease in sea levels

What data source did NASA use to explain the changes in the Himalayan landscape?

• Underwater sensors

• Weather balloons

• Satellite data

• Ground surveys

What typically causes the formation of new and larger glacial lakes?

• Human intervention

• Volcanic activity

• Blocked glacial meltwater

• Earthquakes

What are the potential consequences of the increasing size and number of glacial lakes?

• Improved agricultural yield

• Reduced rainfall

• Significant flooding threat

• Decreased biodiversity