Which Is False Regarding the South Cascade and Alaskan Glaciers

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which is false regarding the South Cascade and Alaskan glaciers?

• A) The Alaskan glaciers studied have lost on average more than 50km³ (12mi³) per year from the 1950s to today.
• B) 9% of global sea level rise is coming from the melting of Alaskan glaciers.
• C) The South Cascade Glacier has retreated every year since 1955, except 1972..
• D) Water from melting Alaskan glaciers is contributing more to global sea level rise than the glaciers of Greenland.
• E) The Columbia Glacier in Alaska has advanced 12 km (7.5 mi) from 1982 to 2002.

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