The seas would rise.
no
Gas does not directly cause Ice to melt. However if you are talking about glaciers then the gas Carbon Dioxide (CO2) causes the earths atmosphere to heat up (because it traps more of the Sun's heat) and this causes glaciers to melt - because the Earths climate is hotter.
Even with the sun shining, the air was too cold for much ice to melt. Any ice that the sun's rays was able to melt could have quickly refreezed. In addition, ice reflects sunlight very well - about 80-90% of it at times. That means 80-90% of sunlight that does shine on it just bounces off back into the atmosphere. This compares to only about 20-30% over many other surfaces.
Ice melt plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate by influencing sea levels and ocean circulation patterns. As glaciers and polar ice caps melt, they contribute to rising sea levels, which can lead to coastal erosion and increased flooding in low-lying areas. Additionally, the influx of freshwater from melting ice can disrupt ocean currents, affecting weather patterns and ecosystems. Overall, ice melt is a significant indicator of climate change and its broader impacts on the planet.
Salt lowers the freezing point of water, causing the ice to melt faster than it would with sugar or sand. When salt is added to ice, it disrupts the hydrogen bonding between water molecules, making it easier for the ice to melt. Sugar and sand do not have the same effect on lowering the freezing point of water.
no
Water tend's to crack and melt the ice, depending on the temperature it's at, it could freeze almost instantly.
Sea levels will rise.
greenhouse
The salt will quickly melt the ice
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.
Yes, salt dissolves in water and when it dissolves, some heat is produced that causes more ice to melt and dissolve more salt. Salt lowers the freezing point of water so the water that melted from the heat of solution will not re-freeze. Salt has little effect on the ice on a road, initially. Pressure on the ice from traffic causes the ice to melt. If salt crystals have been sprinkled on the ice the effect is improved. Oil, on the other hand, does not dissolve in water to any effective extent at all. It would have no effect on lowering the freezing point of water. It could insulate the ice from being heated by warm air or if the oil is very dark in color, it could absorb heat from solar radiation and melt the ice. That effect is what causes ice to melt when soot and cinders are sprinkled on it.
Yes, it could melt on ice.
Yes, ice melts from the outside which means the wider surface area, the faster it will melt!
A fire (heat!)
no, the earth is going the its cycle. The earth was one in an ice age and got really hot to melt all the ice. So it just happening now to us.
The ice would melt