I WONDER - How Important Is Ice To Our Planet?

The video explains the critical role of polar ice caps in regulating Earth's temperature. Ice reflects sunlight, helping to keep the planet cool. However, climate change is causing ice to melt, reducing this reflective effect and leading to higher temperatures. Preserving polar ice is essential for maintaining Earth's health.

What is the primary function of the polar ice caps in Earth's climate system?

• To increase ocean temperatures

• To absorb sunlight and warm the planet

• To trap greenhouse gases

• To reflect sunlight and keep the Earth cooler

What happens to the sunlight when it hits the reflective surface of ice?

• It increases the temperature of the ice

• It is absorbed by the ice

• It is reflected back into space

• It is trapped in the atmosphere

How does the melting of ice due to climate change affect Earth's temperature?

• It has no effect on Earth's temperature

• It leads to more sunlight being absorbed by the ocean

• It causes more sunlight to be reflected

• It decreases ocean temperatures

What is a consequence of less sunlight being reflected due to melting ice?

• Decreased ocean temperatures

• Lower atmospheric temperatures

• More ice formation

• Increased absorption by the ocean

Why is it important to preserve ice in the polar regions?

• To increase Earth's temperature

• To maintain the health of our planet

• To reduce ocean levels

• To trap more sunlight