The Process That Causes Rock Fragments in an Alpine Glacier

question 46

Multiple Choice

The process that causes rock fragments in an alpine glacier to scrape and grind against the bedrock is referred to as:

• A)glacial ablation
• B)glacial abrasion
• C)plucking
• D)quarrying
• E)glaciation

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