Question

if earth were to experience another ice age, one hemisphere would have substantially more expansive ice sheets that the other. would it be the northern hemisphere of the southern hemisphere? what is the main reason for the large disparity? choose the incorrect answer. group of answer choices northern hemisphere; there is more land coverage to promote the growth of large ice sheets. northern hemisphere; changes in earth's orbital pattern account for variations in the distribution of direct solar energy received by the earth's surface, the impact of which is expressed in the contrast between the seasons, and allows for cooler temperatures in the north. southern hemisphere; because rivers flow south and large volumes of water pooling around antarctica would promote growth of ice sheets.

Answer 1

The Northern Hemisphere would have more expansive ice sheets during an ice age due to greater land coverage. The incorrect statement about the Southern Hemisphere and rivers flowing south does not accurately explain ice sheet formation.

Step-by-step explanation:

If Earth were to experience another ice age, the hemisphere that would have substantially more expansive ice sheets would be the Northern Hemisphere. The main reason for the large disparity is that there is more land coverage to promote the growth of large ice sheets. The incorrect answer choice would be 'Southern Hemisphere; because rivers flow south and large volumes of water pooling around Antarctica would promote growth of ice sheets.' This statement is incorrect due to the fact that the direction of river flow does not contribute to the formation of continental ice sheets in a manner suggested, and the rivers do not all flow south universally; they flow towards the lowest point or the sea.

The correct explanations cite factors such as changes in Earth's orbital pattern and the distribution of direct solar energy received by the Earth's surface. Additionally, the contrast between the seasons allows for cooler temperatures in the North, and the snow's reflectivity helps to cool the climate further, creating an environment conducive for ice ages to occur.