Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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How do glaciers influence people and what do they give thousands of local
populations around the world? That is, why do people keep trying to live close to
these icy features of the landscape?
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Transcribed Image Text:How do glaciers influence people and what do they give thousands of local populations around the world? That is, why do people keep trying to live close to these icy features of the landscape?
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The glacier are one of the key feature of Earth's ecosystem. They work as the reservoir of the fresh water, which is generally used in time of summer.

Glaciers gave rise to the perennial river system along this river system's many people's lives revolve also many species love the cold environment as habits for them glaciers provide habitat.

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