I WONDER - What Type Of Water Are Polar Ice Caps Made From?

The video discusses the critical role of Earth's ice, particularly in Antarctica, as a guardian of freshwater. It highlights the immense volume of ice sheets, which can be over 4 kilometers thick, and their function as a buffer that gradually releases freshwater into the oceans. This process influences global sea levels. The video also addresses the impact of ice cap melting, especially during summer, on rising sea levels, which affects coastal ecosystems and human settlements worldwide.

What is the primary location mentioned where a significant volume of Earth's ice is stored?

• Antarctica

• The Arctic

• Greenland

• The Himalayas

How thick can the ice sheets in Antarctica be?

• 4 kilometers

• 3 kilometers

• 2 kilometers

• 1 kilometer

What role does the frozen reservoir of ice play in the environment?

• It decreases ocean salinity

• It increases global temperatures

• It prevents ocean currents

• It acts as a buffer, releasing freshwater

What is one of the consequences of ice cap melting?

• Rise in sea levels

• Increase in polar bear population

• Reduction in ocean currents

• Decrease in global temperatures

Which areas are affected by the rise in sea levels due to ice cap melting?

• Coastal ecosystems

• Inland forests

• Mountainous regions

• Desert regions