Cryosphere
Ice Covers__Percent of the earth
10%
When does sea ice shrink
Summer or spring
What makes icebergs melt?
Solar energy is absorbed by Water and land which leads to more warming
Name 3 examples of Cryopshere
Ice, Snow, Glaciers, Rivers, Ocean, Frozen ground
What does Cryosphere act as?
Acts as a reflective blanket
When does ice expand
Winter or Fall
What are the effects of changes of cryosphere
great effect on society, including agriculture, transportation, security, hydropower, fisheries
What do scientist use to moderate the ice sheets?
Probes
Where is Cryosphere Located?
North pole and the South pole
What are Ice sheets
It is a large platform/piece of ice connected to a coastline or land
What does ice and snow control?
Controls the temp of the earth
What goes in the glaciers weak spots?
Warm Water
What does Cryosphere Overlap with?
Hydrosphere
What happens when Icebergs start to melt
It affects the saltiness and temperature of the water surrounding it. It could also cause floods and droughts
What does snow and ice reflect
Solar Radiation
Thawed