Starter quiz
- A __________ is a huge accumulation of ice and snow that moves slowly over land.
- glacier ✓
- river
- sand dune
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- What conditions are needed for a glacier to form?
- Heavy rainfall and warm weather
- High temperatures and strong winds
- Cold temperatures and snowfall over a long period ✓
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- Where can glaciers be found?
- Deserts
- High mountains and polar regions ✓
- Polar regions only
- Tropical rainforests
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- How does climate change affect glaciers?
- Glaciers become more solid
- Glaciers grow larger
- Glaciers shrink and melt ✓
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- What happens when glaciers melt?
- More snow is produced
- Sea levels rise ✓
- The landscape stays the same
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- Why are glaciers popular tourist attractions?
- They are located near cities
- They offer stunning natural beauty and unique landscapes ✓
- They provide warm weather
- They are easy to climb
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Exit quiz
- Where is the Mer de Glace located?
- The Himalayas
- The French Alps ✓
- The Rocky Mountains
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- Why is the Mer de Glace a popular tourist attraction?
- It is the largest glacier in France ✓
- It has warm weather all year
- People can swim in the glacier
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- How long is the Mer de Glace?
- 3 km
- 5 km
- 7.5 km ✓
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- How is climate change affecting tourism at the Mer de Glace?
- More people are visiting every year
- The glacier is growing larger
- The glacier is shrinking, making access more difficult ✓
- Tourism is not affected
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Key learning points
- The Mer de Glace is the largest glacier in France.
- The Mer de Glace is a tourist attraction.
- Climate change has had an impact on the Mer de Glace.
Common misconception
Tourism at the Mer de Glace only has negative impacts.
Tourism at the Mer de Glace has both positive and negative impacts. Positive impacts include boosts to the local economy and an awareness of climate change.
Keywords
Glacier - a huge accumulation of ice and snow that moves slowly over land
Tourist attraction - a place of interest for visitors
Climate change - long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns
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