Question

For millions of years, large amounts of glacial ice formed on earth, covering huge areas of land. it then melted, or receded. when large amounts of glacial ice formed, large amounts of water froze. when the glacial ice melted, it released water into the oceans. based on this information, what effect did glaciers have on the formation of florida?

Answer 1

Throughout most of its history, Florida has been under water. Portions of the Florida peninsula have been above or below sea level at least four times. As glaciers of ice in the north expanded and melted, the Florida peninsula emerged and submerged.

When the sea level was lowest, the land area of Florida was much larger than it is now. The sea level was as much as 100 feet lower than at present. Florida�s west coastline was probably 100 miles further out. As the climate warmed, the glaciers melted. This raised the sea level and flooded the Florida peninsula. The sea level stood at least 100 to 150 feet above the present level. Florida probably consisted of islands.