Ice caps
where can you find ice caps
the north and south pole
what are glaciers
A glacier is a slow body of ice made of years of snow accumulation.
What are the two types of watersheds?
Open and closed
Ice caps are ice structures that spread out to large areas of land.
how are glacier formed
They mostly are formed from parts of falling mountains.
How many river watersheds does Ontario have?
Seven
why are ice caps useful
they help regulate Earth’s temperature and provide habitats for many animals
what percent of fresh water do ice caps hold
69%
What type of watersheds does toronto have
Open
how is climate change affecting the ice caps
the polar regions are being affected by climate change by the heat causing ice to melt and sea levels to rise.
how much acres does one glacier take
roughly 25 acres
How do closed watersheds end up
Evaporated or become groundwater
what are animals that live near ice caps.
animals that live there are polar bears, seals, and penguins.
how much land to glacier take
10% of land on earth
What watershed is lake Ontario apart of?
Great lakes basin watershed