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Glaciers are typically found at altitudes above 2,500 meters (about 8,200 feet) in tropical regions, while in temperate areas, they can appear at elevations as low as 1,000 meters (about 3,300 feet). The specific altitude at which glaciers form depends on local climate conditions, including temperature and precipitation. In polar regions, glaciers can extend to sea level due to consistently cold temperatures.
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What erosional features do you see in a valley glaciers?
Glaciers form U-shaped valleys. They make striations, drumlins, kettlelakes, eratics, moraines and cirque.
Do glaciers move quickly slowly or not at all?
Glaciers move slowly.
What is happening to mountain glaciers and why is this of concern?
the moutains glaciers are melting.
Do glaciers moves slowly quickly or not at?
Glaciers move slowly.
What can continental glaciers form?
Glaciers can form U shaped valleys.
What are glaciers formed in mountains called?
Glaciers formed in mountains are called mountain glaciers or alpine glaciers. They are found in high-altitude regions and flow downhill through valleys.
Can glaciers only develop on the snow line?
No, glaciers can develop below the snow line. While the snow line is the altitude at which snow accumulates and exceeds melting, glaciers can form and persist in areas where snow falls and compacts into ice faster than it melts. Glaciers can exist in both high-altitude and polar regions.
How do you describe the landscape made by alpine glaciers compared to the landscape by continental glaciers?
Alpine glaciers leave behind U-shaped valleys, deep, high-altitude lakes and cliffs. Continental glaciers flow outwards scraping the landscape clean, making fairly flat lands and lakes
Where would you see glaciers?
well all glaciers are gone except for some icebergs and kettles or moraines at anokijig will teach you what the glaciers did
Where can you go see the glaciers in Alaska?
In the air!
At what altitude do you need to be to see the curvature of the earth?
To see the curvature of the Earth, you would need to be at an altitude of at least 35,000 feet, which is roughly the cruising altitude of commercial airplanes.
What altitude is required to see the curvature of the Earth?
The altitude needed to see the curvature of the Earth is typically around 35,000 feet or higher, which is the cruising altitude of commercial airplanes.
What latitutes are most likely to see glaciers?
Latitudes that are most likely to see glaciers are maritime areas north of 35˚N and south of 35˚S
What type glaciers are in Montana?
Montana has primarily valley glaciers, which flow down mountain valleys and can be found in the mountain ranges of the state such as the Beartooth, Crazy, and Glacier National Park. There are also some small cirque glaciers located in high-altitude amphitheater-like depressions on mountain slopes.
Are there any rock glaciers in the US?
Yes, there are rock glaciers in the US, mainly in the western states like Alaska, Montana, and Washington. These formations are found in high-altitude regions where the climate supports the presence of permafrost and rocks mixed with ice flow down valleys, resembling glaciers.
Why is it unusual that there are glaciers on Mt Kenya?
It is unusual for a tropical place like Mt. Kenya to have glaciers due to its proximity to the equator, where temperatures are warmer. The glaciers persist on Mt. Kenya due to its high altitude, which keeps temperatures cool enough to support ice formation.
What is the test used to see if climbers have altitude sickness?
There is no test that can be done to see if you would suffer from altitude sickness or not. The only way to find out is to climb high, slowly and see how you get on.
