1) What is the primary role of glaciers in the water cycle? a) They produce fresh water for drinking b) They release fresh water into rivers when they melt c) They purify water source d) They store saltwater 2) What is the main reason glaciers are shrinking around the world? a) Increased rainfall b) Rising global temperatures c) More snowfall d) Human migration to glacier regions 3) Which region is most at risk from glacier melt due to its reliance on glacial meltwater? a) Australia b) Central Africa c) The Himalayas d) Antarctica 4) What is one significant consequence of glacier retreat? a) Increased biodiversity b) Water scarcity in many regions c) More frequent rainfalls d) Lower air temperatures 5) What human activity contributes to the accelerated melting of glaciers? a) Planting more trees b) Air pollution (black carbon) c) Reducing water consumption d) Building more glaciers 6) What percentage of the world's freshwater is stored in glaciers? a) 5% b) 10% c) 60% d) 70% 7) What is one action that can help reduce the melting of glaciers? a) Decreasing the global carbon footprint b) Increasing fossil fuel consumption c) Mining glaciers for resources d) Deforestation 8) Which of the following is NOT a way to help conserve glaciers? a) Protecting glacier ecosystems b) Implementing sustainable water use practices c) Increasing emissions of greenhouse gases d) Supporting renewable energy 9) What can happen if a glacial lake bursts due to excessive melting? a) It causes an increase in agricultural production b) It can lead to severe flooding downstream c) It raises sea levels dramatically d) It leads to more snowfall 10) What global agreement aims to address climate change and help protect glaciers? a) The Kyoto Protocol b) The Paris Climate Agreement c) The Montreal Protocol d) The Geneva Convention

WORLD WATER DAY,Conserving Glaciers

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