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Glacier Thickness Analysis Assignment

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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates a long-term "benchmark" glacier program to monitor climate, glacier geometry, glacier thickness, glacier motion, and stream runoff. The data collected are used to understand glacier-related hydrologic processes and improve the quantitative prediction of water resources, glacier-related hazards, and the consequences of climate change . The monitor records the net thickness which is a balance between accumulation of ice to ablation (melting).
These are the 3 glaciers that we will be analyzed.

1

Based on the graph above.

Which glacier has the greatest thickness loss over the last 40 years?

1

Based on the graph above:

Which glacier has the least thickness loss?

3

Make a hypothesis (if....then....because) to explain how glacier location affects the thickness loss over time.

3

What do you think is the cause of the glaciers shrinking and growing over time? Please explain your answer.

3

What are 3 long term consequences that may occur if the glacial shrinking continues?

5

How do you think this trend could be slowed or even reversed? Please explain!