Did You Know?
Some icecaps are older than you!
Where Are Icecaps?
Icecaps are found in cold spots.
Why Are Icecaps Important?
They help keep the Earth cool.
What Icecaps Do
They keep the sea level low.
They help some animals live.
They store fresh water for us.
They help cool the Earth down.
They can change with the weather.
They are fun to see and touch!
More About Icecaps
Icecaps have been around for a long time. They form when snow does not melt. The snow builds up and turns to ice. This can take many years.
Icecaps help us in many ways. They keep the Earth cool and give us fresh water. They also help animals like seals and polar bears.
Some icecaps are melting now. This can make the sea rise. It is important to take care of our Earth so icecaps stay safe.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Ice Cap Definition"] --> B["Covers < 50,000 km2"]
A --> C["Mass of Ice"]
D["Ice Sheet Definition"] --> E["Covers > 50,000 km2"]
D --> F["Larger Ice Masses"]
A --> D
What Do These Words Mean?
glaciology:the study of ice and glaciers
ice cap:a thick layer of ice covering a small area of land
ice sheets:large areas of ice covering a big land area
