2007-01-25 02:14:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment
Because they're monstrous chunks of ice in a cold climate that is only slightly above freezing. There so huge that there size keeps them cool and also chills the water around them so that even though they will eventually melt, the process if very slow.
2007-01-25 02:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being very white they reflect most of the heat energy.
2007-01-25 10:27:30 · answer #2 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because they are being formed in very cold areas. if you place them in a torid zone, they will melt in no time.
2007-01-25 10:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 reasons - they are so big and they are in a cold climate!
2007-01-25 10:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jim G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's because they are huge.
2007-01-25 10:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋