The Rhône Glacier is a glacier in the Swiss Alps that feeds the Rhône River and contributes significantly to Lake Geneva in the far eastern end of the Swiss canton of Valais.
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Switzerland and Italy intend to partially redraw their land border near the Matterhorn as melting glaciers shift the existing boundary.
Source: The Hindu
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Practice Question: Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Rhone Glacier: It is located in the Swiss Alps and is the source of the Rhone River. It is an advancing glacier due to heavy snowfall in recent decades. Artificial covers are used on parts of the glacier to slow down melting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 and 2 only B) 1 and 3 only C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: B) 1 and 3 only Explanation: Statement 1: Correct. Rhone Glacier is in the Swiss Alps and is the source of the Rhone River. Statement 2: Incorrect. It is a retreating glacier, not advancing, due to climate change. Statement 3: Correct. White blankets or artificial covers are used during summer to reduce melting. |
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