The Glacier Problem

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje

Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford, FL  32773

 

 

Three ALASKAN GLACIERS are moving at different speeds: 

 

     Glacier #1 is moving at 4 feet per day.
     Glacier #2 is moving at 3 inches per hour.
     Glacier #3 is moving at 6*10^-5 miles per hour.
Which is the fastest moving glacier ?

 

        (By the way, isn't it GREAT to see MATH all around us in life?? EVEN IN GLACIERS!!! )

 

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