Impact of Melting Ice on Earth

What percentage of Earth's land area is currently covered by ice?

• 15%

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

If all the ice on Earth were to melt suddenly, how high would the global sea level rise?

• 100 feet

• 150 feet

• 200 feet

• 230 feet

Which regions would be most affected by the rise in sea levels due to ice melting?

• Coastal regions

• Mountainous areas

• Deserts

• Central Africa

What is the primary consequence of oceanic salty water infiltrating groundwater reserves?

• Decreased ocean salinity

• Improved soil fertility

• Contamination of freshwater

• Increased fish population

How would the melting of ice affect marine animals?

• Improved habitat

• Increase in population

• No effect

• Extinction and migration

What climatic change might occur in dry regions if ice melts?

• More droughts

• Stable climate

• Increased snowfall

• Heavy rainfalls

How does the absence of glaciers affect the atmosphere?

• Increases CO2 levels

• No change

• Improves air quality

• Decreases CO2 levels

What natural disaster could be triggered by minor earthquakes due to environmental changes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tsunamis

• Landslides

• Tornadoes

What percentage of the world's fresh water is stored in the ice of Greenland and Antarctica?

• 69%

• 60%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the potential long-term consequence of continuous fossil fuel burning?

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased ice formation

• Stable climate

• Complete ice melt