Discuss several issues glacial and periglacial environments may face during the 21st Century

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. The main broad issue facing both glacial and periglacial environments is global climate change. Many affects of these changes are already present, such as melting sea ice; reduced surface ice; melting permafrost; break-up of ice sheets, etc. These will continue to be an issue throughout the 21st Century.

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A) air temperature B) air pressure C) altitude D) air density

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What is emitted from a fumarole?

What will be an ideal response?

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