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A glacier is made up of ice, a solid, but the ice flows, melts, and recrystallizes regularly.
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Is a glacier a solid or liquid?
A glacier is a essentially a large block of ice, but it isn't truly solid. The bottom of the glacier is in a constant state of melt. This is what allows it to "migrate." Additionally, there are lakes and rivers inside of most glaciers.
Why is ice in a glacier concidered to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
well, you see, glacier ice or solid ice is a mineral because it is in a naturally solid form, and it is natural, not man-made whatsoever, and has a crystalline structure. Water on the otherhand is usually a liquid and has minerals in it; you can't freeze water and say it is a mineral-that would be man-made.
Why is ice in a glacier considered to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
Water is not considered a mineral because it does not meet the requirement of having a solid crystalline structure. Ice does meet this criterion and therefore, it is considered a mineral.
Is glacier canyon a real glacier?
yes glacier canyon is a real glacier
Where do you find moraines?
A moraine is the accumulation of solid material - rock, gravels, sand and clay, carried by a glacier, and deposited when the glacier shrank. The material is mainly from avalanches off surrounding mountains, which include rocky material as well as ice and snow.
Why is ice in a glacier consider to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
By definition a mineral must be solid. Ice is solid. Water is not.
Is glacier solid or gas?
mostly solid, but part liquid
Is a glacier a solid or liquid?
A glacier is a essentially a large block of ice, but it isn't truly solid. The bottom of the glacier is in a constant state of melt. This is what allows it to "migrate." Additionally, there are lakes and rivers inside of most glaciers.
What solid layers can flow?
A glacier is an example of a solid that flows, albeit very slowly.
What phase is water in if it is found as a glacier?
the phase would be solid.
What are the 3 physical properties of a glacier?
composition, size, weight
Why is the ice in a glacier considered a mineral but the water in a river in not considered a mineral?
Ice in a glacier is solid and has a definite chemical structure and water does not because water is liquid.
Is a glacier a rock?
No, it is composed of ice which though solid is not considered a rock. They often transport rocks cast off by the mountain.
Why is ice in a glacier concidered to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
well, you see, glacier ice or solid ice is a mineral because it is in a naturally solid form, and it is natural, not man-made whatsoever, and has a crystalline structure. Water on the otherhand is usually a liquid and has minerals in it; you can't freeze water and say it is a mineral-that would be man-made.
Does water occur on earth as a solid?
Yes, water can occur in actually all three phases: gas, liquid, and solid. Solid water would be a glacier, ice, hail, etc.
Why is ice in a glacier considers to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
Water is not considered a mineral because it does not meet the requirement of having a solid crystalline structure. Ice does meet this criterion and therefore, it is considered a mineral.
Why is ice in a glacier considered to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
Water is not considered a mineral because it does not meet the requirement of having a solid crystalline structure. Ice does meet this criterion and therefore, it is considered a mineral.
