13(Glaciers) Flashcards
1
Q
where is Dasuopu glacier located
A
Tibet
2
Q
why is Dasuopu glacier in news
A
It is on the 14th highest mountain (ie-Shishpangma) in the world and is found that before people reached its peak the dust of industrial revolution had already reached the peak
3
Q
where are Bara shigri, Samudra Tapu and Gepang Gath located
A
Himachal
4
Q
where is Thwaites glacier located
A
It is located in Antartica region
It is 120km ide moving glacier
5
Q
why is Thwaites glacier in news
A
Its melting causes 4% sea level raise every year and the source for melting is found.
The source of melting is Hot warm water under the glacier
6
Q
what will happen if the glacier melts
A
It will raise the sea level by half inch thus it is also called as Dommsday Glacier
