The Transformation of Snow into Glacial Ice in Antarctica Takes

question 2

Multiple Choice

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

• A) less time; more snow fall in the polar regions each year slows the glacier formation process
• B) less time; there is more melting and refreezing in the midlatitudes and, therefore, it takes much longer there
• C) longer; the long summer days in Antarctica (up to 24-hours) results in more sunlight impeding the glacier development process
• D) longer; the dryness of the Antarctic climate and minimal snowfall as compared to wetter climates with constant snowfall

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