Question

3.

Answer 1

Answer:

Glaciers bring quantities of minerals beneficial to plants as the water runs off melting ice.

Explanation:

Glaciers are natural reservoirs of water and minerals that may persist to dry conditions during the summer season. Ice melting provides water and minerals during the warm season, which is therefore critical for plants living in dry summer environments. Moreover, it is well-known that the 'melt-water' (i.e., water released by the melting of glacial ice) also affects downstream stream water temperatures, creating a microhabitat that may be beneficial to the life of plant species.