The Transformation of Snow into Glacial Ice in Antarctica Takes_________

question 88

Multiple Choice

The transformation of snow into glacial ice in Antarctica takes_________ than in midlatitude alpine glaciers because_________ .

• A)longer; the dryness of the Antarctic climate and minimal snowfall as compared to wetter climates with constant snowfall
• B)less time; there is more melting and refreezing in the midlatitudes and,therefore,it takes much longer there
• C)longer; the long summer days in Antarctica (up to 24-hours)results in more sunlight impeding the glacier development process
• D)less time; more snow fall in the polar regions each year slows the glacier formation process

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