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Q: What do you call mass of ice that floats in the ocean?
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Whast do you call a mass of ice that floats in the occean?

Known as an ice floe


What is a big mass of ice that floats in water?

An iceberg


Where would floating ice be found in the ocean?

on the bathroom


Do pieces of ice float in salt water?

I think that salty ice cube do float in water because ice bergs float it water and they're made of salty water. i think i depends on the density (Amount of salt) in the ice


Does the North Pole or the South Pole has no landmass?

They both have glacial land mass. Glacial land mass is essentially ice, so it can grow or shrink based on the climate cycle. The North Pole, as it is a point on the Arctic ice sheet, that floats on the Arctic Ocean. The South Pole has a landmass buried below the ice cap.


What is a glaciers that floats away in the ocean?

Icebergs are glaciers that typically break off of ice shelves.


What poles is not located on a continent?

The North Pole which is a spot on the Arctic Ice Sheet which floats on the Arctic Ocean.


Why dont ice bergs sink in the ocean?

Ice is less dense than water, so it floats in water (with about 1/8 floating above the surface).


How does the ross ice shelf break it's own ice?

The Ross Ice Shelf -- about the size of France -- floats on ocean water and is roiled by wave action. This may cause cracks.


The frozen continent that covers the South Pole?

Is called Antarctica. Although 98% of Antarctica is ice, there is land underneath the ice cover unlike the Arctic where the ice floats on top of the ocean.


Is the North Pole on water?

Yes, the North Pole sits on the Arctic Ice sheet, which floats on top of the Arctic Ocean.


A large chunk of ice afloat in the ocean?

This large chunk of ice afloat in the ocean is likely a part of an iceberg that has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf. It can pose a hazard to ships as it can be difficult to spot and navigate around, especially in low visibility conditions. These icebergs can also contribute to rising sea levels as they melt and introduce freshwater into the ocean.