The Point on a Glacier Where Snow Melts and Builds

question 53

Multiple Choice

The point on a glacier where snow melts and builds up at the same rate is called the

• A) zone of accumulation.
• B) equilibrium line.
• C) wasting zone.
• D) zone of ablation.
• E) melt-frozen line.

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Definitions:

Gallium

A soft, silvery metal used in electronics and low melting point alloys.

Germanium

A chemical element with the symbol Ge and atomic number 32, used as a semiconductor in electronics and as an alloying agent.

Argon

A noble gas element that is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic, used in lighting and welding.

Chromium

A chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24, known for its high corrosion resistance and hardness.