I WONDER - Are There Different Types Of Glaciers?
Me Pregunto - Existen Diferentes Tipos De Glaciares?

I WONDER - Are There Different Types Of Glaciers? Me Pregunto - Existen Diferentes Tipos De Glaciares?

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Biology, Geography, Science

KG - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explains two types of glaciers: Alpine and Continental. Alpine glaciers form on mountain slopes and flow down valleys, being the most common type found on most continents except Australia. They are also known as cirque glaciers. Continental glaciers are vast ice sheets that cover large areas, with Greenland and Antarctica being prime examples.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main types of glaciers?

Tropical and Polar

Mountain and Valley

Iceberg and Sheet

Alpine and Continental

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are Alpine glaciers typically formed?

On mountain slopes

On flat plains

In deserts

In oceans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which continent does not have Alpine glaciers?

Asia

North America

Europe

Australia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for Alpine glaciers?

Frozen Rivers

Icebergs

Glacier Circus

Ice Sheets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a Continental glacier?

Alaskan Glacier

Andes Glacier

Greenland Ice Sheet

Himalayan Glacier