What Happens on Either Side of the Equilibrium Line in a Glacier

question 85

Multiple Choice

What happens on either side of the equilibrium line in a glacier?

• A) sublimation occurs only above the line and melting occurs only below the line
• B) melting occurs only above the line and sublimation occurs only below the line
• C) above the equilibrium line, the amount of accumulation exceeds the amount lost by various processes
• D) air temperatures are below freezing below the line and above freezing above the line

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