Where Is the Rate of Flow Fastest in an Alpine

question 48

Multiple Choice

Where is the rate of flow fastest in an alpine glacier?

• A)At the surface and closest to actively forming moraines
• B)At the surface and toward the edges of the glacier
• C)At the bottom and toward the edges of the glacier
• D)Near the midline and toward the top of the glacier's surface
• E)Near the midline and toward the edges of the headwall

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