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Glaciers

Running Time:
30 minutes

Grade Level:
7 - Adult

Captions:
Closed Captions , Spanish Subtitles

AVP Release Date:
July 2008

Producer:
Centre/Ambrose Video

DVD - $49.99



The most powerful geologic force on the planet - glaciers. Glaciers can dominate an entire continent ... Can reshape a continent's surface features in the blink of a geologic eye ... All the spectacular mountain peaks that inspire us have been shaped by glaciers. Includes interviews with leading glacial experts from around the country.

Chapters:

  • Introduction - Places glaciers among the Earth's geological forces
  • Glaciers Past and Present - Distribution and makeup of glaciers today and past Ice Ages
  • Glacier Dynamics - Describes how glaciers grow and shrink
  • Mountain Glacier Formations - Includes such striking features as cirques and hanging lakes
  • Continental Glacier Formations - Includes moraines, drumlins and striations
  • Glaciers and Climate Change - Shows how glaciers are the most important geologic factor in climate change

Supplementals: Closed Captioned, Spanish Subtitles, Printable Graphics, Educator's Guide, Blackline Master Quiz, Maps

 

UPC 739815004254

 

Clip Length: 2 minutes 58 seconds