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The end of the glaciers of the Pre-Illinoian Stage in North America was about 12,000 years ago.

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What are large sheets of ice that do not melt called?

Large sheets of ice that do not melt are called glaciers. Glaciers are formed when snow accumulates over time and compacts into ice, flowing slowly due to gravity.


Will the north pole melt this summer?

Nope. Global Warming is slow.


Why do snow cones melt?

Snow cones melt because it is ice if ice is left outside of the freezer to long then it will get hot


What temperature will the ice sheet melt?

Ice sheets typically melt at temperatures above 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). The exact temperature at which an ice sheet will melt depends on factors such as the thickness of the ice, the presence of sunlight, and the duration of exposure to warmer temperatures.


Do melting polar ice caps affect the North Atlantic Current?

The overall effect of global warming is a steady proportionate increase of temperature throughout the earth in direct response to the steady increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As the earth warms, the polar caps will inexorably melt into fresh water that will flow into the oceans. As the ice sheets in-and-around Greenland melt, and break apart, the North Atlantic Ocean will experience an incremental increase of fresh water content, which will affect the overall salinity of the ocean's water. The North Atlantic current, which brings warmth, flowing west, to the North American continent, is dependent upon a delicate balance of salinity. When this delicate balance is disrupted by a great increase in fresh water, an oceanographic shift in ocean current would probably cause the North American continent to have a climate shift, from warm to very cold. It's actually going to be an inevitable process of trial and error, since an earlier ice-age on the earth occurred before the advent of recorded history. So, not even the most astute climatologist knows exactly what is going to result from a disruption of the earth's delicate environmental balance. But we know that it's not going be good, whatever it's going to be.

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Why do sea levels rise when ice sheets melt?

When ice sheets melt, the water from the ice flows into the ocean, causing sea levels to rise.


What are large sheets of ice that do not melt called?

Large sheets of ice that do not melt are called glaciers. Glaciers are formed when snow accumulates over time and compacts into ice, flowing slowly due to gravity.


How long does it take for American cheese to grow mold at room temp and dry?

American cheese does not melt at room temperature (unless your room is too hot for people.


Can you line cookie sheets with wax paper instead of parchment paper?

The wax will melt and it might catch on fire.


If the ice sheets of western Antarctica melt how much would sea levels rise?

Approximately one meter


Is Antartica a desert?

Antarctica is a desert. It does not rain or snow a lot there. When it snows, the snow does not melt and builds up over many years to make large, thick sheets of ice, called ice sheets


Can waxed baking sheets melt onto a metal cooking sheet?

No, they are meant to be put in the oven. That's why they call them baking sheets. If they touch the edge of the oven they can become too hot and scorch, however.


How long does it take for ice to melt in water?

it takes 2 minutes for it to melt


Is the North pole going to melt?

The North pole is very big and even thought global warming is going on, it will most definatly never melt any time soon.


Will straightening an american girl doll's hair melt it?

no


When will the north and south pole melt?

In about 600 years possibly


Can Ice Melt In The North Pole?

it depends if it is hot yes if its not no