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Glaciers are large masses of snow, recrystallized ice and rock debris that accumulate in great quantities and begin to flow outwards and downwards under the pressure of their own weight. Glaciers form when yearly snowfall in a region far exceeds the amount of snow and ice that melts in a given summer. In this way, massive quantities of material accumulate in relatively small periods of geologic time. The molecules of ice being close together and because of the pressure means it would need a lot of water to make a little ice.
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How much of Earth's fresh water is in Glaciers?
there is 45 million gallons of fresh water in glaciers
How do glaciers flow?
glaciers move slowly but when theres alot of rain the water and the glaciers move faster
Do glaciers hold three-fourths of the world's water?
Not water, but freshwater, though this is very important. And the number is even larger than 75%.
What are the pros and cons of glaciers?
Pros:· Glaciers provide drinking water· Glacier water provides plants water· Glaciers help generate hydroelectric powerCons:· Glaciers cause flooding· Glaciers cause avalanches
How much water is earth made up off?
About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water. Water also exists in the air as water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps and glaciers, in the ground as soil moisture and in aquifers, and even in you and your dog.
How much of Earth's fresh water is in Glaciers?
there is 45 million gallons of fresh water in glaciers
How much of earths water fresh water is in iceburgs and glaciers?
45%
How do glaciers flow?
glaciers move slowly but when theres alot of rain the water and the glaciers move faster
What holds more fresh water than all the rivers?
Glaciers hold more fresh water then any river.
How much of earth fresh water is in icebergs and glaciers?
3%
Do glaciers hold three-fourths of the world's water?
Not water, but freshwater, though this is very important. And the number is even larger than 75%.
Glaciers are able to flow?
yes glaciers can flow they are much like water exept well solid XD always lolcat123
What are pros and cons of glaciers?
Pros:· Glaciers provide drinking water· Glacier water provides plants water· Glaciers help generate hydroelectric powerCons:· Glaciers cause flooding· Glaciers cause avalanches
What are the pros and cons of glaciers?
Pros:· Glaciers provide drinking water· Glacier water provides plants water· Glaciers help generate hydroelectric powerCons:· Glaciers cause flooding· Glaciers cause avalanches
How does water make landforms?
sometimes water freezes and make glaciers .do you know glaciers hold 70%OF EARTHS FRESH WATER . water goes up in the air it then it condensates and it falls in hail sleet or even rain . the grand canyon is made of entirely water and bits of stuff it collects from the ground.
How much of earth is usable water?
3% of Earth's water is drinkable. 99% of that 3% is locked in glaciers. The rest of the water is salt water.
How much water do regular teaspoons hold?
They hold 5ml of water.
