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around the year 1,000 a viking named Erik the Redgot banished from his home in Scandinavia for killing his neighbor and after that he had to choices...be killed for killing or move for 3 years so he went with the moving he is the one who found green land so after his 3 years were up he went back to Scandinavia and told people that he found a place he called Greenland.he gave it this name because he wanted it to have an atractive name so people would go back and follow him so he wouldn't be lonely anymore...i do not know why Iceland is green i just know why Greenland is ice and these places are just oppiste and the nice story also give you knowledge of social studies!!!
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Is Greenland Iceland?
No. There is one little confusing thing though. Iceland is green and warm, while Greenland is covered in snow and ice.
What part of Greenland is not covered in ice?
Around 10% of Greenland's landmass is not covered in ice, mainly in the southern coastal regions where there are small areas of exposed rock and vegetation. These ice-free areas are known as "nunataks" and are scattered throughout the island.
What two green house gases increased ice melting in Greenland?
Carbon dioxide and methane are the two greenhouse gases that have contributed to increasing ice melting in Greenland. These gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to rising temperatures and accelerated melting of ice sheets.
Is Greenland always covered by ice?
No, Greenland is not always covered by ice. It experiences seasonal variation in ice coverage, with the majority of the island covered by ice year-round, but in the summer months, some of the ice does melt.
Is Greenland full of ice or land?
Greenland is primarily covered by ice, with about 80% of its landmass covered by an ice sheet. However, there is some land along the coast where vegetation can grow, and there are a few small towns and settlements.
Why is Greenland names Greenland when it is covered in ice?
because when it has no ice its all green
Why is life in Greenland very difficult?
Green is a misnomer in the name. There is a lot of ice and cold in Greenland. Actually, Iceland should be called Greenland and Greenland should be called Iceland.
Why did Eric the red name Greenland?
he named it Greenland because it is a very big place the ice is far from the coast and the land between the ice is very green
Why is Greenland called Greenland if its not green?
See etymology at the Wikipedia link below.
What does Greenland look like?
Greenland is known for its vast ice sheet covering about 80% of its land area, with glaciers, fjords, and coastal cliffs. The ice sheet has a rugged terrain of mountains and valleys, with coastal regions that are more habitable and support vegetation. Greenland's landscape is characterized by its stunning natural beauty and unique blend of ice and land formations.
Is Greenland Iceland?
No. There is one little confusing thing though. Iceland is green and warm, while Greenland is covered in snow and ice.
Why did Erik the red name the land Greenland?
because Greenland is a big country... the ice is far far away from the coast.. and the land between the ice and the coast is green... very green
What part of Greenland is not covered in ice?
Around 10% of Greenland's landmass is not covered in ice, mainly in the southern coastal regions where there are small areas of exposed rock and vegetation. These ice-free areas are known as "nunataks" and are scattered throughout the island.
What is greenland covered by?
About 80% of Greenland's land surface is covered by ice.
Why most of Greenland is covered with snow?
The Greenland ice sheet covers about 80 percent of Greenland! It's the second-biggest ice sheet in the world, after Antarctica
Why was Greenland called Greenland?
Although the coasts of the island are very green in the summer when they are ice-free, it may have been part of the colonization efforts by its discoverer, Erik the Red (Danish: Erik den Røde). After being exiled from Iceland, he returned there in 982, and called the new island Greenland, to attract potential settlers.
Were do the Greenland shark live?
greenland ice
