Which water year had the greatest meltwater contribution to surface water systems in California?
Determine whether each scenario increases or decreases surface water availability.
How does the cryosphere most directly affect freshwater systems?
Match each glacial feature with its description.
a mass of ice that forms in bowl-shaped mountain hollows|a mass of ice that spreads out onto flat land at the base of a mountain range|a mass of ice that covers vast landmasses and moves outward|a dome-shaped mass of polar ice smaller than an ice sheet|a mass of ice that flows down mountain valleys
Classify each scenario based on whether it increases or decreases surface freshwater availability. Drag each to the correct box.
permafrost melting, releasing previously frozen water,glaciers growing during a decade of colder winters|snowpack melting earlier due to rising temperatures,glaciers calving into the sea increases without snowfall replenishment
How do Earth’s orbital patterns influence the cryosphere?
Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statement. [Dropdown 1] occurs when long-term changes in Earth’s climate cause snow and ice to build up and [Dropdown 2] to form large masses of ice that move downhill because of [Dropdown 3] .
Glaciation|compress|gravity
Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. Ice caps and glaciers store [Dropdown 1] water. Melting sea ice affects [Dropdown 2] and climate patterns. Thawing permafrost can release [Dropdown 3] , influencing global climate.
fresh|ocean currents|greenhouse gases
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