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ANTARTICA IS RAISING FROM THE OCEAN

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ANTARTICA IS RAISING FROM THE OCEAN

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The raising of Antartica is is due to a geological phenomenon called _______

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glacial lifting

post-glacial uprising

post-glacial uplifting

On the phrase "An astronomical volume of ice has melted from Antarctica's glaciers" the word astronomical is being used to:

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What does the term “post-glacial uplift” refer to?

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melting of glaciars

raising of land due to reduced ice weight

increase of global temperatures

What is the consequence of the continent becoming lighter?

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it is rising

it is expanding

it is shrinking

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In the sentence “Researchers used 3D modelling in an attempt to ascertain how rising sea levels could impact Earth,” what does the word “ascertain” mean?

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What is the meaning of the word “vulnerability” in the sentence: “This finding highlights the climate injustice toward nations whose emissions are low, while their exposure and vulnerability to sea-level rise is high”?

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A natural disaster

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Fishing

Scientific work

What is the primary focus of Antarctica’s seasonal population?

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Tourism

Polar plunge

Snowball fighting

Ice fishing

What is the most widespread custom in Antarctica?

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june 20-21

december 25

january 1

When is Midwinter Day celebrated in Antarctica?

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Ice sculpting

Whale watching

Festing and toasting

What is one of the main activities during Midwinter Day celebrations?

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What is the longest river in the world?

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ANTARTICA IS RISING FROM THE OCEAN

The continent of Antarctica is rising. It is due to a geological phenomenon called post-glacial uplift. It will have huge consequences for the whole of Earth. An astronomical volume of ice has melted from Antarctica's glaciers. This has made the continent lighter. This consequently means it is slowly rising. The melting glacial water is causing sea levels around the globe to rise. Geologist Terry Wilson from Ohio State University wrote: "Our measurements show that the solid earth that forms the base of the Antarctic ice sheet is changing shape surprisingly quickly. The land uplift from reduced ice on the surface is happening in decades, rather than over thousands of years." Researchers used 3D modelling in an attempt to ascertain how rising sea levels could impact Earth. The team said levels could rise between 1.7 meters to 19.5 meters by 2500. McGill University glaciologist Natalya Gomez wrote: "With nearly 700 million people living in coastal areas, and the potential cost of sea-level rise reaching trillions of dollars by the end of the century, understanding the domino effect of Antarctic ice melt is crucial." She added that post-glacial uplift will unfairly affect countries differently. She said: "This finding highlights the climate injustice toward nations whose emissions are low, while their exposure and vulnerability to sea-level rise is high."