Because the Upper Regions of a Glacier Flow ________ Than

question 49

Multiple Choice

Because the upper regions of a glacier flow ________ than the base of the glacier,the upper part of the glacier tends to be ________.

• A)faster compressed
• B)faster stretched
• C)slower compressed
• D)slower stretched

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Definitions:

Vertebral Artery

The vertebral artery is one of the major arteries of the neck that supplies blood to the brain, particularly the posterior portion, including the cerebellum and the brainstem.

Posterior Cerebral Artery

A blood vessel that supplies blood to the occipital lobe of the brain, important for vision.

Innominate Artery

Another term for the brachiocephalic artery, which is a major blood vessel that supplies blood to the right arm and the right side of the head and neck.

External Carotid Artery

A major artery that supplies oxygenated blood to various facial and cranial structures.