Relative to Glacial Mass Balance, Which of the Following Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

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

• A) A positive net balance occurs during a cold period, and a negative net balance occurs during a warm period.
• B) Glacial mass is reduced by evaporation, sublimation, and deflation.
• C) Glacial mass is reduced by a combination of processes called ablation.
• D) Worldwide, most glaciers are showing marked net increase in mass at present.

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