Discussion Post: Global Melting
Read the following article on the melting ice sheets and conduct some additional research on your own. Then, answer the following:
Article: Ferris, R. (2016, 19 August). Arctic sea ice is vanishing far faster than anyone thought possible. CNBC.
A. In what state or region do you live?
B. Would the melting of glaciers impact you directly (e.g., through inundation or loss of a source of water)?
C. How would the melting ice caps affect you indirectly?
D. This problem is a significant one for scientists, and there is no easy answer. What do you think can be done to fix the problem:
a. In the short term?
b. In the long term?
E. How will the melting ice sheets impact plant and animal life?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.