PresentationArctic Ice!
Find out more about Arctic ice and the impact of climate change.
Arctic Ice!
Arctic fun fact
The Arctic is HUGE!
It covers 8 countries and 5.6 million square miles.
What lives in the Arctic?
It's VERY cold in the Arctic.
But lots of animals live here. Can you think of any?
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Arctic ice can grow as big as a country!
Old ice is very thick - up to 4m! That's like a 2 story building!
Arctic ice is a big playground for polar bears
It melts and freezes every year
Watch the clip!Sea ice
Sea ice is a like a giant floating icy blanket.
In the summer there is less ice.
It's very important for animals like polar bears and seals.
What do you think may happen if all the sea ice melts?
Icebergs
Icebergs start as part of a glacier.
They break off and most of them is hidden under the water!
The really big ones can stretch for miles.
Glaciers
Glaciers are massive, slow-moving rivers of ice.
They move very slowly! Sometimes only a few inches a day.
Glaciers are like giant frozen reservoirs of fresh water.
Watch the clip!Climate change means Arctic ice is melting
What can you do to help?
Watch the clip!You've learnt all about Arctic ice!
What was your favourite fact?
Shall we end with a song?!
Watch the clip!The End!
