7.4.2 - Melting of Polar Ice and Glaciers
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What causes the melting of polar ice and glaciers?
💡 Hint: Think about climate change.
Name one species affected by melting polar ice.
💡 Hint: Consider which animals live in cold climates.
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What is the main cause of melting polar ice?
💡 Hint: Think about what impacts the Earth's temperature.
True or False: Melting glaciers contribute to sea level rise.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when ice turns into water.
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Calculate the potential rise in sea levels if all polar ice melted, considering current estimates.
💡 Hint: Research current sea level rise estimates to frame your calculation.
Analyze the socio-economic impacts on a specific coastal city due to rising sea levels and melting glaciers.
💡 Hint: Consider economic activities reliant on land and water nearby.
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