A Glacier Forms When ____

question 9

Multiple Choice

A glacier forms when ____.

• A)snow accumulates to form ice, and the ice mass begins to flow under its own weight
• B)temperatures do not rise above freezing
• C)snow moves downslope under the influence of gravity
• D)meltwater at the base of a snow mass contributes to downslope flow
• E)a thick layer of ice is present

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