Melting Ice Sheets
How many ice sheets are there in the world?
2 (Antarctic and Greenland)
How many countries do snow leopards live in?
12
When did the ice age we are currently living in begin?
2.5 million years ago.
What would happen if all the water in the Antarctic ice sheet melted?
It would raise the sea level (by 200 feet).
How many snow leopards are there remaining in the wild?
7,000
About how many ice ages has the Earth experienced?
5
What is one major way humans contribute to Global Warming?
Fossil Fuels, Burning Fossil Fuels, etc.
What will happen to snow leopards if their habitats get warmer?
Move up the mountain.
What is one important factor scientists believe that causes an ice age to happen?
OR
Changes in the water flow of oceans.
What could happen to cities near the coast if sea levels rise?
Cover the cities, flood the cities, etc.
What are two characteristics of a snow leopard?
Thick fur to keep them warm, grey-white fur with dark spots, big paws to help from sinking into the snow, short and long limbs to help them jump, etc.
What is the difference between a glacial period and an interglacial period?
Glacial periods are much colder. Ice sheets and glaciers expand.
Interglacial periods temperature increases. Ice sheets and glaciers get smaller. Climate is warmer and wetter.
Bonus: What is the effect of melting ice sheets mixing with ocean water?
The ocean water will be less salty. Disrupt ocean ecosystems.
Bonus: What is poaching?
Illegal hunting (of exotic/endangered animals).
What three regions are covered in ice?
Antarctica, the Arctic, and Greenland.