Ice Sheet Specialist

What natural phenomenon occurs due to ice melting at the bottom of the ice sheet?

Glacial earthquakes

If the Greenland Ice Sheet melted completely, what would happen to global sea levels?

Rise by about 7 meters

What is the approximate maximum thickness of the Greenland Ice Sheet?

3,000 meters

Which scientific method is commonly used to study the ice sheet?

Ice core drilling

What is the Greenland Ice Sheet primarily made of?

Freshwater ice

What is the English name of the large glaciers flowing from the ice sheet?

Outlet glaciers

What is the primary cause of the Greenland Ice Sheet melting?

Climate change

Which ocean surrounds the Greenland Ice Sheet?

Arctic Ocean

What is one major impact of the ice sheet melting?

More extreme weather patterns