Greenland ice loss 'accelerating'
Nov. 16, 2009
Q: The Greenland ice sheet is losing its mass faster than in previous years and making an increasing contribution to sea level rise, a study has confirmed. Where is Greenland?
Circle the area on this map
Q: Scientists used weather data, satellite readings and models of ice sheet behavior to analyze the loss of 273 billion tons of ice a year. How much would the world's sea level rise if all of Greenland's ice melted?
A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 20 feet
D. 40 feet
Q: Greenland is the world's largest island that is not a continent. According to physical geography, Greenland is part of which continent?
A. Antarctica
B. Asia
C. Europe
D. North America
Q: Greenland's 57,600 people elect a parliament with a prime minister to handle internal affairs. Which nation controls Greenland's foreign affairs, security, and financial policy in consultation with Greenland's parliament?
A. Canada
B. Denmark
C. England
D. United States
Q: Greenlandic is the official language of the island. Greenlandic is a form of which language?
A. Inuit
B. Danish
C. English
D. Old Norse
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