Glaciers and Icecaps
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Glaciers and Icecaps starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how glaciers shape the landscape.
Describe the formation of a U-shaped valley by a glacier.
Describe the impact of climate change on glaciers and icecaps.
Explain the difference between a glacier and an icecap.
Explain the term 'calving' in relation to glaciers.
Explain the term 'crevasse' in relation to glaciers.
Explain the term 'moraine' in the context of glaciers.
Explain why glaciers are called 'rivers of ice'.
Name any two glaciers found in India.
What is a glacier?
What is the difference between accumulation and ablation in a glacier?
What is the importance of the Gangotri Glacier for northern India?
What is the main cause of glacier retreat?
What is the main difference between a valley glacier and a continental glacier?
What is the role of glaciers in the water cycle?
What is the significance of glaciers for rivers in India?
