Quiz for:
Understanding Glaciers and Climate Change

Question 1

What is the primary distinction between alpine/mountain glaciers and continental glaciers?

Question 2

Why is glacial history significant to human history?

Question 3

Where can you learn about indigenous peoples' land relationships relevant to glacial history?

Question 4

What percentage of Earth's land surface is covered in ice as of 2021?

Question 5

What is the key indicator of climate change related to glaciers?

Question 6

How are mountain glaciers able to move faster than ice sheets?

Question 7

What historically significant feature did glaciers help to form in North America?

Question 8

What is the albedo effect in the context of glaciers?

Question 9

During what phase do glaciers maintain dynamic equilibrium?

Question 10

How high could global sea levels rise if all glaciers melted?

Question 11

During which period did the current interglaciation of an ice age begin?

Question 12

What geological feature in New York is formed by glaciers?

Question 13

What do glaciers primarily consist of?

Question 14

Which glacier is known as the 'Doomsday Glacier' due to its potential impact on sea levels?

Question 15

What are moraines?