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They began forming about 65 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous. They were modified by glaciation during the ice ages, but are far older than 10000-12000 years. They are very old.
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Are Alps the same thing as glaciers?
No. The Alps are a mountain range in Europe. Glaciers are large masses of ice that move slowly due to their weight. Glaciers are commonly found in mountain ranges such as the Alps/
Why are the alps called the alps?
The term refers to the grazing pastures found below glaciers.
What are long narrow glaciers form between mountains and are common in the Alps and the Andes.?
valley glaciers
What Narrow glaciers form between mountains and are common in the Alps and the Andes.?
valley glaciers
Alps glacier in Switzerland?
this question has really bad grammar. there are glaciers that are part of the alps in switzerland.
These glaciers are common in the alps and Andes?
valleys
What two rivers have their source in the snow and glaciers of the french alps?
Rhone and Rhine
What is the most common source of erosion in the high elevations of the Swiss Alps?
glaciers
Where can you find glaciers?
Glaciers are found in colder places like Alaska and Antartica. Wherever it's cold enough: mountain tops, Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland, the Alps. how many glaciers are on earth?
Why is potential loss of glaciation in the alps a concern for Europe?
Why is the potential loss of glaciation in the Alps a concern for Europe? Glaciers provide fresh drinking water Tourists visit the glaciers annually Source of hydro-power All of the above thr answer is all of the above
What mountain range are most nz glaciers?
The Southern Alps because that's where most mountains are.
What part of the world are the glaciers melting in?
From what I've read recently, Glacier melt activity is happening all over/around the Earth; the Arctic Glaciers are receeding, the Antarctic Glaciers are receeding, the Glaciers in Glacier National Park in the US are almost gone, and the Glaciers in the Alps are receeding.
