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What are the different types of glaciers?
Ice Sheets Ice Shelves Ice Caps Ice Streams/Outlet Glaciers Icefields Mountain Glaciers Valley Glaciers Piedmont Glaciers Cirque Glaciers Hanging Glaciers Tidewater Glaciers
Why are glaciers slow?
glaciers are very big
What percentage of water is locked in the ice caps?
Approximately 68.7% of the Earth's freshwater is locked in ice caps and glaciers. This includes the vast ice sheets of Antarctica and Greenland, which store the majority of this frozen water. In total, ice caps and glaciers represent a significant portion of the planet's freshwater resources.
The small glaciers that exist in high mountainous areas are called?
its not mountain glaciers but its valley glaciers
What are the pros and cons of glaciers?
Pros:· Glaciers provide drinking water· Glacier water provides plants water· Glaciers help generate hydroelectric powerCons:· Glaciers cause flooding· Glaciers cause avalanches
What percentage of the planet do glaciers cover?
About 10% of land and 7% of water.
Where is most earth's freshwater located?
Most of Earth's freshwater is located in glaciers and ice caps, accounting for about 68.7% of the total freshwater on the planet. Other significant sources include groundwater (30.1%) and surface water such as rivers and lakes (0.3%).
Why do sea levels fall as glaciers grow larger?
The amount of water on the planet stays the same. If huge amounts of this water is frozen on land, in glaciers, then it means that there is less water in the oceans, and sea levels are lower.
The location of 2.05 percent of earth water?
2.05% of Earth's water can be found in glaciers and ice caps. This frozen water plays a crucial role in regulating the planet's climate and sea levels.
Is it the human mind and not techinology or science that will cause the destruction of your planet?
it is the human mind that causes the destruction of our planet.rising temperature in earth melts the glaciers
During the last ice age how much of the earth's surface was covered by glaciers?
30%
What is the earths hydrosphere best describe at?
The Earth's hydrosphere is the sum of all water on the planet, including oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and glaciers. It plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate and supporting life on the planet.
What are the different types of glaciers?
Ice Sheets Ice Shelves Ice Caps Ice Streams/Outlet Glaciers Icefields Mountain Glaciers Valley Glaciers Piedmont Glaciers Cirque Glaciers Hanging Glaciers Tidewater Glaciers
Why should we save glaciers?
Saving glaciers is crucial for maintaining global sea levels, as their melting contributes to rising oceans that threaten coastal communities. Glaciers also serve as vital freshwater reservoirs for millions of people and ecosystems, supporting agriculture and drinking water supplies. Additionally, they play a key role in regulating the Earth's climate by reflecting sunlight and influencing atmospheric patterns. Protecting glaciers helps preserve biodiversity and the natural balance of our planet.
What the 2 most common kinds of glaciers?
There are 2 main types of glaciers, Continental is one, they float away from central regions. The second is alpine or valley which are the glaciers that flow down the valley from the mountain.
What do valleys on the surface of a planet or moon suggest about previous land features?
Valleys on the surface of a planet or moon suggest the presence of erosional processes, possibly caused by the flow of water, glaciers, or wind. These landforms can provide clues about the planet's geological history and past environmental conditions.
What are glaciers formed in mountains called?
Glaciers formed in mountains are called mountain glaciers or alpine glaciers. They are found in high-altitude regions and flow downhill through valleys.
