Environmental Science 15th Edition by Scott Spoolman,Tyler Miller

Exercise 17

Within the GREENR database, use the World Map feature, and under "Browse," select Climate Change and click on the pin for Greenland. Find the latest information on the melting of glaciers in Greenland ( Core Case Study ). What is the rate of melting of the glaciers and how might this affect sea levels during this century? Briefly summarize the evidence used by scientists to support their statements about melting ice in Greenland. Summarize any information you find about ongoing studies of Greenland's ice.