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An ice cap is a covering of ice over a large area. They are often on the polar region of the Earth. It is an ice mass that covers a land area that is usually in a highland area.

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How have animals in the Arctic been affected by the ice cap melting?

An ice cap is ice over land. There is no ice cap in the Arctic. Arctic sea ice is melting, however, more and more each year, and this is threatening the existence of the polar bears who rely on the habitat of sea ice to build up their store of body fat to last them through the (lengthening) summers.


Why is the arctic ice cap not considered a glacier?

The Arctic ice cap is a large mass of ice floating on the Arctic Ocean, whereas a glacier is a slow-moving mass of ice on land. Glaciers form from compacted snow over time, while the ice cap in the Arctic fluctuates with the seasons. Additionally, glaciers can carve out valleys and shape landscapes, which the Arctic ice cap does not do.


Who discovered the ice cap on the planet mars?

The ice cap on Mars was discovered by Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli in the 19th century. He observed the ice cap through his telescope in 1877, and his discovery provided important insights into the polar regions of Mars.


What are the names of the ice caps?

The two main ice caps on Earth are the Antarctic ice cap, located in Antarctica, and the Greenland ice cap, located in Greenland. These ice caps play a crucial role in regulating the planet's climate and sea levels.


What is the elevation of an ice cap?

The elevation of an ice cap can vary, but typically ranges from sea level to several thousand meters above sea level. Greenland's ice cap, for example, has an average elevation of about 2,135 meters (7,005 feet) above sea level.

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