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What does a river usually flow down of?
Springs and glacial melt.
What percent of the people on the planet get their water from glacial melt water?
40%
A glacial deposit that is sorted and layered by streams or melt water is called?
a glacial deposit that is sorted and layered by streams or melted water is called
What is the pH of glacial water melt?
The pH of glacial water melt is typically around 6.8 to 7.4, which is slightly acidic to neutral. The pH can vary depending on factors such as the surrounding geology and presence of minerals.
Why is Glacial melt water better for you?
All glaciers and icebergs are made of freshwater. Glacial melt water is better for you because it is freshwater, which is clean and pure unlike the water from some rivers or the sea which have to be filtered.
What is a glacial melt?
The water melting from a glacier is called the glacier melt. This water often supplies the water for some of the great rivers of the world, like the Ganges and the Yangtsee.
How did lakes in the us and Canada form?
Glacial melt water from the last ice age.
What percentage of water is ice caps and glaciers?
All the great rivers of Asia are fed by glacial melt and about 40% of the world relies on these rivers for drinking and other uses.
What makes Glacial melt water appear milky?
Glacial melt water can appear milky due to the presence of finely ground rock particles and sediment called glacial flour. When glaciers move, they grind against rocks and create this fine sediment, which is suspended in the meltwater. The suspended particles scatter light, giving the water a milky appearance.
The origin of river and spring?
A river can begin many ways - groundwater, glacial melt, or rain - but its origin is often a spring. The origin of a spring is commonly called its source.
What countries rely on glacial melt?
Countries that rely on glacial melt for freshwater resources include India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bhutan, particularly in the context of the Himalayas. These glaciers feed major rivers such as the Ganges, Indus, and Brahmaputra, which are crucial for agriculture and drinking water. In addition, parts of South American countries like Peru and Chile also depend on glacial melt for their water supply, especially in arid regions. The reliance on glacial melt is increasingly concerning due to climate change and the accelerated melting of glaciers.
What are the three major rivers of Antarctica?
All the rivers, creeks, and streams in Antarctica are melt-water streams. Adams Stream flows from Adams Glacier into Lake Miers. Four-mile long Aiken Creek flows from west of Wales Glacier to Many Glaciers Pond, then west to Lake Fryxell. Other rivers and streams include Alp River, Lawson Creek, Onyx River, Priscu Stream, Rezovski Creek, and Surko Stream.
