Crysopheric Water Flashcards by James Bell | Brainscape

Q

Where is water stored in the cryosphere

A

permafrost
Sea ice (Ross sea)
Ice Caps (Iceland)
Ice Sheets (Greenland)
Alpine glaciers

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Q

What % of fresh water do the Antarctica and Greenland ice sheets contain?

A

99%

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Q

What is permafrost

A

Ground that remains at below 0^C for at least 2 consecutive years

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