The Transformation of Snow into Glacial Ice in Antarctica Takes

question 16

Multiple Choice

The transformation of snow into glacial ice in Antarctica takes ________ than in midlatitude alpine glaciers because ________.

• A) longer; less snow falls per year in polar regions
• B) longer; less melting and refreezing occurs in Antarctica
• C) less time; more snow falls each year in polar regions
• D) less time; less melting and refreezing occurs in the midlatitudes
• E) both A and B

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