What Are Some Possible Influences of Ocean Currents on Glaciation

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Multiple Choice

What are some possible influences of ocean currents on glaciation?

• A) Cold currents can cool the land allowing glaciers to form if there is sufficient precipitation.
• B) Cold currents can inhibit the growth of glaciers because they put less moisture into the atmosphere.
• C) Warm currents can warm parts of continents, inhibiting glaciation.
• D) Warm currents bring warm moist air that can increase precipitation and snowfall if the temperature is cold enough.
• E) All of these.

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