Relative to Glacial Mass Balance,which of the Following Is Correct

question 39

Multiple Choice

Relative to glacial mass balance,which of the following is correct?

• A)a positive net balance occurs during a cold period,and a negative net balance occurs during a warm period.
• B)glacial mass is increased by evaporation,sublimation,and deflation.
• C)glacial mass is increased by a combination of processes called ablation.
• D)worldwide,most glaciers are showing marked net increase in mass at present.
• E)where the balance is zero,the ice advances.

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