Geography Case Studies - Ice on the Land

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1. What are the environmental problems with tourism in Chamonix?

  • Tourists erode the footpaths
  • Noise, air and visual pollution, erosion of footpaths and animals harmed by litter and gates being left open
  • Noise, air and visual pollution and public transport is used more frequently by tourists so more pollution
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2. From 1985 to 2005, how much water has the South Cascade Glacier lost in metres equivalent of water?

  • 69.1m
  • 18.69m
  • 239.2m
  • 21.1m

3. What are the economic problems with tourism in Chamonix?

  • The cost of the damage to the environment outweighs the profits made from tourism
  • Locals have to pay more for essentials and housing is more expensive
  • Tourists steal from shops causing losses

4. What 3 things are measured at the South Cascade Glacier?

  • Toxicity levels, Sulphur Dioxide Levels and Glacial Budget
  • Glacial Budget, Water Temperature and CO2 Levels
  • Stream run-off, Air Temperature and Glacial Budget
  • O2 Levels, Air Temperature and Stream run-off

5. Which organization is observing the South Cascade Glacier?

  • Worldwide Ice Community
  • US Geographers
  • US Geological Survey
  • UK Glacier Society
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