How is it possible for a wave to travel across a slinky since the slinky is not moving back and forth?

Explanation:

When a slinky is not moving, it's said that has an equilibrium state. When a force deforms the slinky it begins to oscillate, because the elastic force inside is going to pull back the slinky, returning to the equilibrium point, resulting in a oscillated motion.

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the answer is false. this is because for ice to melt, it requires latent heat of melting. latent heat means heat energy required to change phase without any increase in temperatures. therefore, the ice will take energy from the environment to melt hence atmospheric temperatures will reduce.