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What causes snow and firn to be compressed into mass of ice?

Snow and firn are compressed into a mass of ice due to the weight of the overlying snow, which increases pressure on the underlying layers. This pressure causes the snow crystals to recrystallize, expelling air and turning into denser ice. Over time, continued compression and recrystallization lead to the formation of glacier ice.


How can the mass of a pile of snow decrease on a sunny day when the air temperature does not rise above zero degrees celsius?

The mass of a pile of snow can decrease on a sunny day even if the air temperature does not rise above zero degrees Celsius due to sublimation. Sublimation is the process where a substance goes directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase. In this case, the sunlight provides the energy needed for the snow to sublimate, causing the mass of the snow pile to decrease.


Lake-effect snow is associated with what air mass?

Lake-effect snow is associated with a cold, dry air mass moving over a warmer body of water, such as the Great Lakes. As the air mass picks up moisture from the lake, it becomes unstable and can produce heavy snowfall downwind of the lake.


What air mass can cause lake effect snow?

An Arctic air mass moving over relatively warm lake water can cause lake effect snow. As the cold air near the surface picks up moisture from the warmer lake, it becomes unstable and produces localized bands of heavy snow downwind of the lake.


What is glaceir?

A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land. They form from compacted snow accumulating over time and can carve out valleys and shape landscapes as they flow. Glaciers play a crucial role in the Earth's climate system by storing and releasing freshwater.