Question Q.5Discuss the effects and measuresGS1GS1
The melting of glaciers due to climate change has serious implications for the ecosystem and human society. Discuss the effects of melting glaciers on the environment and the measures that can be taken to address this issue. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Introduction
Glaciers are large mass of ice on continents (icelands) or in mountains (Karakoram, Kanchenjunga, etc.), with increasing global warming, glaciers are melting at rapid pace.
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Main Body
Impact on Humans & Ecosystem
1Possibility of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood
2Water scarcity as these glaciers feed rivers like Ganges, Indus, etc.
3Increased Flash floods, landslides due to more seepage of water in ground.
4Loss of biodiversity: Polar bears, Snow leopards, etc.
5Positive loop: Melted glaciers → decreased albedo → more melting.
Measures Needed:
1Reducing black carbon from vehicles, brick kilns which increases heat absorption.
2Promoting use of EVs, electric fuel in hilly areas to reduce air heating.
3Global temperature control via reduced fossil fuel use, afforestation, etc.
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Conclusion
Melting of glaciers is a tipping point for earth, i.e. we will not be able to reverse it. Hence, both local & global efforts are needed.
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- Good introduction with geographical examples
- Clear enumeration of impacts
- Mentions major rivers affected
Topper
Aniket Danjanshwoor Hinde
AIR 812023
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Geophysical Phenomena & Environmental Changes
Climate Change
Melting of Glaciers and Effects
Writing Stats
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Formal and academic
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