Review:
Ice Caps
overall review score: 3.5
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Ice caps are large masses of ice that cover land and extend over an area of more than 50,000 square kilometers.
Key Features
- Frozen freshwater
- Contribute to global sea level rise when they melt
- Home to unique ecosystems and wildlife
Pros
- Help regulate global climate by reflecting sunlight
- Provide important habitat for polar bears, seals, and other Arctic animals
Cons
- Melting ice caps contribute to rising sea levels
- Loss of ice caps threatens species and ecosystems adapted to cold environments