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Why the ice in the Antarctica does not melt away into the sea when sunlight shines on it?
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∙ 13y ago
The reason the ice in the Antarctica does not melt away when sunlight shines upon it is because the whiteness of the ice reflects most of the light back into space. But as a result of global warming, much more ice are being melted now than before. And thus without the ice, more sea will appear. And with the sea, there were not as much ice to reflect the sunlight back into space, therefore more of the sunlight and its heat were absorbed by earth, and thus more and more ice will melt.
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Why don't the icebergs in Antarctica melt?
Actually, they do melt and they move around.
Can ice cream melt in Antarctica?
Indoors yes, outdoors no.
Is it illegal to melt Antarctica?
Under the Antarctic Treaty, there is no covenant that addresses melting ice in Antarctica. Please know that the continent will not melt, but the ice sheet that covers 98% of the continent is subject to natural melting, which is not illegal.
What cities or states will flood if Greenland and antarctica melt?
Holland would be one of them.
Why glaciers take many years to melt in sunlight?
glaciers are big and vary cold.
Why does the ice in Antarctica not melt away into the sea when sunlight shines on it?
Some of the ice melts, but since it's so thick -- 90% of the earth's store of ice is in the Antarctic ice sheet -- the sun doesn't shine hot enough to melt more ice than is frozen there during periods when there is no sunlight.
Would Antarctica melt?
Antarctica is a continent, and continents do not melt.
Is it possible for Antarctica to melt all the way?
Antarctica is a continent: continents do not melt.
What causes ice on a pond to melt?
Sunlight melts it away! The rays the sun casts is enough to melt ice. also the season's are changing
What part of Antarctica continues to melt?
The only part of Antarctica that can melt is the ice sheet that covers 98% of the continent.
Is it true that all of Antarctica might melt and nothing will be left of it?
Antarctica is a continent, one of seven on earth and its soil comprises about 10% of the earth's surface. The vast ice cap on Antarctica could melt, but continents do not melt.
How does sunlight melt snow?
it heats it up and it makes it melt
Why don't the icebergs in Antarctica melt?
Actually, they do melt and they move around.
What would you use to melt ice in Antarctica?
A person in Antarctica who wanted fresh water would apply heat to melt ice.
Can a candle melt when its left in sunlight?
No if the candle not lit it probably won't melt
How does a block of ice melt in the freezer on a cold day in Antarctica?
It doesn't melt in this scenario.
Is Antarctica going to melt until there's nothing left or is it going to stay there forever?
Antarctica is a land mass that covers 10% of the earth's surface. The land will not melt.
