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Fairly pure, though the snow that formed it can contain pollutants, and microorganisms and ice worms live in glacier water. Despite being purer than, say, muddy creek water, you should always filter and treat any water, including glacial melt water.
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Is a glacier a land form of body of water?
A glacier is a body of water.
How is a body of water formed by glacier movement?
well, a body of water is formed by glacier movement because while the glacier is moving parts of it is falling in the ocean. The glaciers are much colder then the water when the glacier falls water is formed in the water because of the melting ice.
What is the difference between glacier water and geyser water?
Glacier water forms from melted snowfall. Geyser water is groundwater that reaches heated rock underground and is thrown back to the surface when some of it turns to steam.(Both Crystal Geyser and Glacier are trademark names for drinking water.)
Where might you find water from the earth?
in glacier
What is a basal flow?
melting water at base of a glacier
What are similarities of geyser and glacier?
None. Except that both words start with "g" and end with "r".
What are the factors that influence salinaty differences?
Temperature, latitude, ocean currents, glacier( pure water) etc are the factors affecting salinity difference..
Is a glacier a waterbody?
A glacier is a water reservoir and is not considered a water body.
Is a glacier a land form of body of water?
A glacier is a body of water.
How is water pure?
Fairly pure, though the snow that formed it can contain pollutants, and microorganisms and ice worms live in glacier water. Despite being purer than, say, muddy creek water, you should always filter and treat any water, including glacial melt water.
What does a glacier deposit as it recedes?
The glacier deposits water as it recedes because when a glacier melts it makes more water. See a glacier is made up of frozen water so when it melts it creates more water.
Why cant you use glaciers for fresh waters?
Glacier water runoff contributes to our freshwater rivers and streams. Native American people used, and in some places current towns, cities and states use this glacial river water to produce clean drinking water for city populations. (Or bottle it and sell it as "Pure Glacier Drinking Water"!
Why do ice cubes formed from water of a glacier freeze at a high temperature than ice cubes formed from water of an underground aquifer?
Here's a hint: glacier ice comes from precipitation, aquifer water comes from a hole in the ground where minerals are. Ever hear of colligative properties? Specifically, freezing point depression?
What makes a glacier slippery?
Glaciers are slippery due to a layer of surface ice that melts slightly under pressure from the weight of the ice above. This thin layer of water reduces friction between the glacier and the underlying rock or soil, making it easier for the glacier to flow or slide.
How is a body of water formed by glacier movement?
well, a body of water is formed by glacier movement because while the glacier is moving parts of it is falling in the ocean. The glaciers are much colder then the water when the glacier falls water is formed in the water because of the melting ice.
Is a glacier land or water?
water
Is water from a glacier more dense than ocean water?
The water from a melted glacier is less dense than the water of the seas.
