Geography Case Studies - Ice on the Land

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Which organization is observing the South Cascade Glacier?
US Geological Survey
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What 3 things are measured at the South Cascade Glacier?
Stream run-off, Air Temperature and Glacial Budget
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Since 1985, how many years has the South Cascade Glacier had a positive glacial budget (how many years has the glacier advanced)?
6 years
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In what year did Abondance in France have to close their ski lifts?
2007
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What caused Abondance to have to close their ski lifts?
15 years of unreliable snowfall
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What are the two solutions used in Abondance?
Develop winter sports and summer sports programmes
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What winter attractions does Chamonix provide?
Snow shoe, skiing, ice climbing, snowboarding and heated pools
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What summer attraction(s) does Chamonix provide?
A railway to take people to see a glacier, hiking trails and rock climbing
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How long are the marked hiking trails at Chamonix?
350km
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What is the name of the railway and glacier in Chamonix?
Montenvers railway and the Mer de Glace glacier
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What are the economic benefits of tourism in Chamonix?
Jobs for the locals and extra income benefits the local shops
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What are the social benefits of tourism in Chamonix?
Healthcare and transport improvements and safer pedestrian streets
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What are the environmental benefits of tourism in Chamonix?
Attractiveness of the area is maintained and streets are cleaned
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What are the economic problems with tourism in Chamonix?
Locals have to pay more for essentials and housing is more expensive
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What are the social problem(s) with tourism in Chamonix?
Congestion interferes with locals lives and conflict between tourists and locals
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What are the environmental problems with tourism in Chamonix?
Noise, air and visual pollution, erosion of footpaths and animals harmed by litter and gates being left open
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What are the 3 strategies that manage tourism in Chamonix?
Espace Mont-Blanc, Tomorrow's Valley and Local Authority Plans
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In what year did the French Alps experience many avalanches?
2006
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What caused the avalanches in the French Alps?
Fluctuating temperatures and mixtures of rain and snow
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When did Kashmir in the Himalayas experience heavy avalanches?
February 2008
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How many people were killed in the Kashmir avalanches?
30
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What was the cause of the Kashmir avalanches?
Heavy snowfall
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