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How do valley glacier modify the mountainous areas where it forms?
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∙ 11y ago
a. deepens it
b. straightens it
c. all of these
d. only deepens it and widens it
C.) all of these
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The small glaciers that exist in high mountainous areas are called?
its not mountain glaciers but its valley glaciers
Why air flows downhill at night in the mountainous areas?
As the air cools during the night, it tends to flow downhill.
Where are all the avalanches in the world?
Avalanches ocur in mountainous areas.
What are glaciers and how are they formed?
Glaciers are large blocks of ice found in areas of high latitude or high altitude. They erode in two ways: abrasion and plucking. Abrasion can only occur when the glacier is moving. Subglacial debris embedded in the base and sides of the glacier scrapes the valley base and walls as it moves through the valley. Plucking involves the glacier moving over a resistant outcrop of rock where pressure-melting creates meltwater. The meltwater then flows to an area of low pressure where is subsequently refreezes attaching itself to both the surrounding rock and the glacier itself. The glacier then advanced physically ripping the rock out of the valley.
What are the small glaciers that exist in high mountainous areas?
mountain glaciers
What are highlands climates?
The highlands are areas that are mountainous regions or on a mountainous plateau. The climates in these regions are much cooler than the temperatures of the valley floors.
Where are highland climates?
The highlands are areas that are mountainous regions or on a mountainous plateau. The climates in these regions are much cooler than the temperatures of the valley floors.
The small glaciers that exist in high mountainous areas are called?
its not mountain glaciers but its valley glaciers
What type of terrain is Egypt?
all dessert, except for the Nile Valley and Nile Delta; some areas are mountainous.
Dose a valley glacier or a contenental glacier or both cover entire land areas?
Valley glaciers are formed in high altitudes (e.g. mountains) and continental glaciers are formed in high latitudes (e.g. Greenland). Therefore, they both cover land areas but continental glaciers generally cover more area.
Do brown bears not live in mountainous areas?
Not exactly. Most of Alaska is covered in mountainous areas, but there are some in tundra that brown bears can be found roaming on. But the majority of the brown bear population is found in mountainous areas.
How does a glacier expand and contracts or recedes over time?
During cold climatic periods the glaciers stop melting and new snow at the top of mountainous areas builds up over a number of years to add to the upper parts of the glaciers. The ice in the glaciers moves downhill, (because of gravity), and it expands down the valley. When the climate becomes warmer the ice and snow melts during successive summers so the glacier is deprived of new snow and retreats.
Where is it mountainous?
In the USA, there are several mountainous areas. For example, Nevada is known as the most mountainous state. In second place is the state of Alaska.
What is Climate of high mountainous areas?
cooler
What is the climate of high mountainous areas?
cooler
How does erosion affect mountainous areas?
Erosion affects mountainous areas because erosion may flatten one area of our planet, but other areas rise to keep a balance. Hope this helps.
Where are black bears found in Arizona?
Mountainous areas
