FAQ about Glaciers
4. Why are glaciers and other ice the Earth’s sunscreens?
This is due to the bright white appearance of icy surfaces that reflect excess heat back into space, keeping the planet cooler. In other words, ice acts as a cover or sunscreen for the Earth, that is, they protect its soils and waters, and the life that develops on the planet.
FAQs about glaciers
1. What are glaciers, how long do they take to form and retreat?
2. What is the difference between a glacier, an iceberg and an ice pack?
3. What benefits do glaciers provide us?
4. Why are glaciers and other ice the Earth’s sunscreens?
5. What would happen if all the glaciers on Earth melted?
6. Did you know that Venezuela is the first country in the world to lose its last glacier?
8. How many glaciers are there on Earth and which are the highest?
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