Extreme environments. Ice

Description

The bulk of the earth's fresh water is locked away in polar ice caps, and 90% of the world's ice can be found in Antarctica. Ice dwelling animals are affected by glacial melts around the planet. Glaciologists are researching the effect carbon dioxide emissions are having on the planet's decreasing ice supplies.

Runtime

23 min

Series

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

2010

Database

Alexander Street

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