Asked by victoria tsangaris on Jul 02, 2024
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Today, which land area in the Northern Hemisphere is largely covered by an ice sheet?
A) Greenland
B) Europe
C) Asia
D) North America
Ice Sheet
A massive, continental-scale layer of ice that covers land areas and flows in all directions under its own weight.
Greenland
The world's largest island, located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, known for its vast ice sheet and unique arctic environment.
- Describe the geological evidence of past glaciation.
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Richa Manocha7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Greenland is largely covered by an ice sheet, which is the only place in the Northern Hemisphere where such a vast ice sheet exists today.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the geological evidence of past glaciation.