The Higher Elevation Portion of a Glacier Where More Snow

question 26

Multiple Choice

The higher elevation portion of a glacier where more snow accumulates in winter than melts in summer is called:

• A) the zone of ablation.
• B) the ablation area.
• C) the zone of accumulation.
• D) snow line.

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