What happens if the polar ice caps melt?
The experiement allows you to visualize how the glaciers melt and the water level increases. First, the students will be able to identify with the natural process of melting glaciers. If the polar ice caps melted(ice cubes) at a normal rate, then it would provide fresh water; however, if the ice cubes are melting too fast then fresh snow that replaces the melting ice is unable to maintain the size of any glacier. The glaciers melting more than required can cause catastrophes. Some areas will flood, other areas will have droughts. Also, agriculture will be affected in all the areas.
What other questions do you have about this Science Inquiry Experience?
--What formula is used to identify the rate that the polar ice melts?
--After determining the rate at which the ice melts, how would you predict the weather forecast?
--How can we control the melting of the glaciers in the experiment?
Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteDo you think that the experiment is an accurate representation of glaciers (ice on land) or icebergs (ice in the ocean)? Amy