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Essentially yes, a glacier flows just like a river, its made of water (admittedly frozen) just like a river.
ice builds up a slope thick slops move faster then than thin slopes the steeper the slope the the faster
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The glacier simply slides down the slope.
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Does a mountain erode?
Mountains erode continuously. Erosion may be by water (rain or rivers), ice (glaciers) or wind.
How does water move across the surface of the Earth?
Floods Waterfalls Glaciers melting into water bodies rain (water cycle)
What do all forms of erosion involve?
Erosion can be caused by rain, wind, glaciers, and other agents, but all forms of erosion involve weathering.
How does gravity play a part in erosion?
gravity causes wind,running water,glaciers,waves,and,rain to occur.without it theses would not occur.
What the 2 most common kinds of glaciers?
There are 2 main types of glaciers, Continental is one, they float away from central regions. The second is alpine or valley which are the glaciers that flow down the valley from the mountain.
How do glaciers flow?
glaciers move slowly but when theres alot of rain the water and the glaciers move faster
Can mountains cause erosion?
No, it is they that are eroded by such things as rain, rivers and glaciers.
Do they create freshwater in Iceland If so then how?
No freshwater is not created it is just rain or melting glaciers.
Why are the Himalayan rivers full of water throughout the year?
Because of the glaciers and the amount of rain the mountains get.
What are the 8 North American water features?
Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, Glaciers, Waterfalls, Geysers, Underground aquifers, and Rain clouds (including rain, mist and fog).
What are glaciers like?
Glaciers are large bodies of ice that flow slowly over land, sculpting the landscape as they move. They can be found in polar regions, high mountain ranges, and even some lower latitudes. Glaciers accumulate snow over time, which compacts into ice and causes the glacier to advance downhill.
What are the forces that causes erosion?
Wind Rain Snow Techtonic plate movement Compression
Does a mountain erode?
Mountains erode continuously. Erosion may be by water (rain or rivers), ice (glaciers) or wind.
How does water move across the surface of the Earth?
Floods Waterfalls Glaciers melting into water bodies rain (water cycle)
What would the weather be like where glaciers are?
cold
Glaciers are able to flow?
yes glaciers can flow they are much like water exept well solid XD always lolcat123
How does gravity play a part in erosion?
gravity causes wind,running water,glaciers,waves,and,rain to occur.without it theses would not occur.
