If the Average Snowfall Over an Area of North Central

question 3

Multiple Choice

If the average snowfall over an area of north central Canada is 100 cm per year,how long would it take for the snow to reach a depth of 1,000 meters? (Assume that there is no melting in summer and no compaction. )

• A) 10 years
• B) 1,000 years
• C) 10,000 years
• D) 100,000 years
• E) 10,000,000 years

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Physiological State

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