Q. Consider the following statements about the Thwaites Glacier:
1.Thwaites Glacier is located in West Antarctica and is often referred to as the “Doomsday Glacier” due to its potential impact on global sea-level rise.
2.Thwaites Glacier is situated in the Arctic region and is primarily fed by meltwater from the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Thwaites Glacier lies in West Antarctica and its collapse could contribute significantly to global sea-level rise, hence the nickname “Doomsday Glacier.”
Statement 2 is incorrect: Thwaites Glacier is not in the Arctic and has no connection with the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Source: DTE
