A New Zealand glacier

A New Zealand glacier

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This task is about the impact of temperature on glaciers.

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diagram of a glacier
a)  What are two natural hazards that could cause problems when people visit a glacier?
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b)  Over the next 70 years New Zealand's annual temperature is expected to increase by about 1.5°C.
     What effect is this likely to have on the position of the glacier snout?
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This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Description of task: 
Students are given a diagram of a glacier, and asked to identify natural hazards and the possible effect of increased temperature on the position of the glacier snout.
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Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
Scientists represent their ideas in a variety of ways, including models, graphs, charts, diagrams and written texts. This resource provides opportunities to discuss and analyse particular science representations e.g., models of glaciers. Students also make predictions about how an area on the diagram will change with a change in temperature. 
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Answers/responses: 
 

Y10 (12/1997)

a) Any 2 of:

  • avalanche
  • ice fall
  • rock fall
  • crevasses
  • water surge in outflow
2 correct – difficult

1 correct – easy

b)
The snout would retreat/recede
or similar answer
difficult