A Glaciers Budget Is Balanced When

question 33

Multiple Choice

A glaciers budget is balanced when

• A) additions to the zone of accumulation equal losses in the zone of wastage.
• B) losses in the zone of accumulation equal additions to the zone of wastage.
• C) the zone of accumulation receives more input than the zone of wastage.
• D) the zone of wastage does not lose material.

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Definitions:

Wilderness Areas

Natural environments on Earth that have not been significantly modified by human activity, designated for conservation and as habitats for numerous species.

Biological Diversity

The encompassing term for the variety among living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems.

Sustainable Timber

Timber harvested in a way that maintains the long-term health and biodiversity of the forest, ensuring a continuous supply of wood.

Ramsar Sites

Wetland sites designated to be of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, aimed at conserving biological diversity and promoting sustainable use of wetlands.