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As a glacier retreats what happens to the volume of melting water?
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∙ 12y ago
The melted water runs away into the ocean raising sea levels. Some rivers depend on melting glaciers for their flow. If the glacier melts entirely then countries that rely on that river for water will be in trouble.
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When Ice floating on water melts what happens to liquid level and why?
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What happens when an ice cube changes into water?
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Is the downward cutting force of ice in a glacier a function of volume?
no. the downward cutting force of ice in a glacier is a function of MASS :) and its forsure i got it out of the science book!
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The volume and shape are not important for the chemical composition; the melting point can be a serious indication but it is not an absolute criterion.
What occurs when a liquid becomes a solid?
This physical phenomenon (a change of phase) is called melting; during melting the chemical nature of molecules is not changed but the bonds between molecules are weakened.
Does volume change with melting butter?
Yes, the volume of melted butter is less because the entrained air is released when melted.
What happens to the volume of water when it is boiled?
The volume will increase
What is effect on volume when change into solid to liquid?
In general: expanding while melting; except for ice to liquid water, this volume is shrinking!
What happens to mass r when volume increases?
The answer depends on what happens to other characteristics: particularly density or volume
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The volume is halved
What happens to the volume of a cylinder when the height is double?
The volume is doubled.
