Multiple Choice
Which is false regarding the South Cascade and Alaskan glaciers?
A) The Alaskan glaciers studied have lost on average more than 50km³ (12mi³) per year from the 1950s to today.
B) 9% of global sea level rise is coming from the melting of Alaskan glaciers.
C) The South Cascade Glacier has retreated every year since 1955, except 1972..
D) Water from melting Alaskan glaciers is contributing more to global sea level rise than the glaciers of Greenland.
E) The Columbia Glacier in Alaska has advanced 12 km (7.5 mi) from 1982 to 2002.
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