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The Mer De Glace
I know what the Mer de Glace is and how it is changing.
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- Year 9
The Mer De Glace
I know what the Mer de Glace is and how it is changing.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Mer de Glace is the largest glacier in France.
- The Mer de Glace is a tourist attraction.
- Climate change has had an impact on the Mer de Glace.
Keywords
Glacier - a huge accumulation of ice and snow that moves slowly over land
Tourist attraction - a place of interest for visitors
Climate change - long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns
Common misconception
Tourism at the Mer de Glace only has negative impacts.
Tourism at the Mer de Glace has both positive and negative impacts. Positive impacts include boosts to the local economy and an awareness of climate change.
Use Google Earth to explore the Mer de Glace and look at the features.
Teacher tip
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A __________ is a huge accumulation of ice and snow that moves slowly over land.
A __________ is a huge accumulation of ice and snow that moves slowly over land.
river
sand dune
Q2.What conditions are needed for a glacier to form?
What conditions are needed for a glacier to form?
Heavy rainfall and warm weather
High temperatures and strong winds
Q3.Where can glaciers be found?
Where can glaciers be found?
Deserts
Polar regions only
Tropical rainforests
Q4.How does climate change affect glaciers?
How does climate change affect glaciers?
Glaciers become more solid
Glaciers grow larger
Q5.What happens when glaciers melt?
What happens when glaciers melt?
More snow is produced
The landscape stays the same
Q6.Why are glaciers popular tourist attractions?
Why are glaciers popular tourist attractions?
They are located near cities
They provide warm weather
They are easy to climb
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where is the Mer de Glace located?
Where is the Mer de Glace located?
The Himalayas
The Rocky Mountains
Q2.Why is the Mer de Glace a popular tourist attraction?
Why is the Mer de Glace a popular tourist attraction?
It has warm weather all year
People can swim in the glacier
Q3.How long is the Mer de Glace?
How long is the Mer de Glace?
3 km
5 km
Q4.How is climate change affecting tourism at the Mer de Glace?
How is climate change affecting tourism at the Mer de Glace?
More people are visiting every year
The glacier is growing larger
Tourism is not affected
