What does ice caps look like?

Answer 1

Most icebergs either "calve" (split off from) glaciers, as in the Antarctic, or are blocks of sea ice that drift away from the pole, as in the Arctic.

Glaciers form on land as a result of a net accumulation of snow over thousands of years. Successive layers compress earlier accumulations until, at depths below 60 to 70 meters, glacial ice is formed. Glaciers "flow" or "creep" outward under their own weight like a viscous fluid. When the edge of a glacier advances into the ocean, they begin to melt, and the pieces that break off are what we call icebergs.

Answer 2

Icebergs look like big chunks of ice floating on the water. They may have holes or caves in them, caused by the action of the wind and waves. The top of the iceberg is usually white, but the lower part may be a deep, rich blue.

Answer 3

Icebergs are large frozen masses of water. The Arctic and Antarctic Oceans contain a vast amount of sea ice and icebergs. Icebergs can be dangerous objects for sea-going vessels and problematic for wildlife.

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Answer 4

Ice caps are large masses of ice that cover polar regions and high mountains. They typically appear as vast sheets of white ice with relatively flat surfaces, often exhibiting crevasses, cracks, and ridges. Due to their reflective nature, ice caps can have a bright white appearance when viewed from a distance.

Answer 5

Ice bergs all have different looks. It is important to remember that most of an iceberg's mass is underwater, so usually only the top of it is seen.

Answer 6

Take a piece of ice and put it in the ocean

Answer 7

An iceberg is made of fresh water ice. Although they float in the sea, they were formed by snow falling on land or on ice. Pieces break off and float out to sea.

Answer 8

Ice caps look like towers of ice.

Answer 9

fress water