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What is the importance of albedo?
The albedo effect reflects the sun's radiation helping to slow the effects of global warming (like sea ice, white ice caps and glaciers). If (or when) these melt, then the reflection will stop and the warming will speed up!
Why is an ice Cube a solid?
Because the water molecules 'lock' together when the temperature drops - forming solid ice. Warming up the ice-cube releases the 'lock', and the ice turns back to water.
Will the earth have another ice age and why?
The next ice age will probably occur in 50 years if we don't protect the world from air pollution. But maybe we are wrong i don't think so though because people will see the consequences and will help but don't worry LONG LIVE EARTH!!!!!!!!
How will glaciers and icebergs be affected by global warming?
In global warming basically the carbon dioxide is trapped in the earth which causes the Earth to heat up so the glaciers and ice bergs start to melt.
Will the new ice age happen if people cause globle warming?
We are in an ice age which started about 2.58 million years ago. It hasn't gone away, we are just living in an interglacial, (warm), period within the ice age. It was warmer than now 3 million years ago, it was also warmer 120,000 years ago and 320,000 years ago. Global temperatures go up and down with regularity and there is nothing we can do to change it and, of course, we are due for another glaciation soon.
How has the north pole been affected by global warming the most?
Basically our Sun is heating up and it is getting hotter, the north pole is surrounded by ice and ice only. this is melting the ice and it is making the oceans rise, Global Warming has been happening for ages (since the ice age) there is nothing to worry about.
Is the earth warming up because of people or because of global warming?
because of global warming. the atmosphere is being destroyed. thus the Sun's rays are melting the ice. the ice at the poles is what keeps the planet from overheating. without it we will all cook.
Where has global warming occurred?
Mostly at the poles and where there is ice, although the whole world is slowly heating up, those are the areas where global warming is most noticeable.
What is the importance of albedo?
The albedo effect reflects the sun's radiation helping to slow the effects of global warming (like sea ice, white ice caps and glaciers). If (or when) these melt, then the reflection will stop and the warming will speed up!
When will the next ice age?
The next Ice age can happen anywhere from 100 000 to 500 years, depending on how we react to global warming. We may never have another ice age. Technically we are in an Ice age because Antarctica and Greenland have a thick Ice sheet. However when they melt the Ice Age which we are currently in will be over. The present ice age started about 2.6 million years ago and we are living in a warm period between glaciations. If you mean "how long until the next glaciation"? That we don't know yet, if the ice nears the poles continues to melt it could be many thousands of years. Since we can't make up our minds exactly what the various causes for periods of glaciation are, we don't know.
What causes polar ice to melt?
Melting of the ice caps Global warming causes the ice caps to melt. As they melt, the moving water corrodes at the remaining ice, speeding up the process.
Why is an ice Cube a solid?
Because the water molecules 'lock' together when the temperature drops - forming solid ice. Warming up the ice-cube releases the 'lock', and the ice turns back to water.
How tall is the ice age horse?
an Ice age horse will grow up to be as tall as a modern sized pony
Will the earth have another ice age and why?
The next ice age will probably occur in 50 years if we don't protect the world from air pollution. But maybe we are wrong i don't think so though because people will see the consequences and will help but don't worry LONG LIVE EARTH!!!!!!!!
In Antarctica what makes the ice sheets move?
Normally it would be gravity, but global warming is speeding the process up a little.
How will glaciers and icebergs be affected by global warming?
In global warming basically the carbon dioxide is trapped in the earth which causes the Earth to heat up so the glaciers and ice bergs start to melt.
When did continental drift break up?
During the Ice Age.
