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Why are the uppermost 50 meters of a glacier referred to as the zone of fracture?
The zone of fracture experiences tension hen the glacier moves over irregular terrain. This tension results in gaping cracks called crevasses. Crevasses can be 50 meters deep. They are often hidden by snow and make travel across glaciers dangerous.
Is the zone of aeration above the zone of saturation?
Yes, the zone of aeration is above the zone of saturation.
Is the zone of saturation above the zone of aeration?
No. THe zone of saturation is below the zone of aeration.
What is the name of rainwater that sinks and stores into the ground?
When it is above the water table, in the vadose zone, it is called perched ground water.
What is the highest point of tropical rainforest called?
EmergentThe tallest zone in a rain forest is called the emergent layer. The tallest trees grow above the canopy forming this zone. Some of these trees can tower as much as 200 feet tall, but sunlight is plentiful. There are many species of animals that make this zone their home, including eagles, monkeys and bats.
What is the zone above the snowline on a glacier?
The zone of accumulation.
What is the zone above the snowline on a glaciers called?
The zone of accumulation.
What is The line dividing the zone of accumulation from the zone of ablation on a valley glaciers is called?
the line dividing the zone of accumulation from the zone of ablation on a valley glacier is called the?
Which parts of glaciers and its triburitaries moves most quickly?
Glacier speed is not constant across the glacier. The top half of the glacier moves faster than the bottom, presumably because of friction. The sides also flow slower than the middle, also because of friction. The middle of the glacier at the equilibrium line flows fastest, the head and terminus flow slower. Above the equilibrium line the glacier grows faster than it melts; this is called the accumulation zone. Below the equilibrium line, the glacier melts faster than it grows; this is called the ablation zone.
What is the lower end of a glacier called?
The area that is melting faster than it is accumulating is the "Zone of Ablation." The very bottom end of a glacier is typically called its "foot."
What is the region above the benthic zone called?
it is called the pelagic zone.
What is the equilibrium line of a glacier?
The equilibrium line of a glacier is the imaginary line that separates the accumulation zone from the wastage zone. (:
In which zone of a glacier would you find an area of growth?
The "accumalation zone."
What is the time difference from Texas to glacier park?
Glacier is in the mountain time zone, and most of Texas is in the central time zone. Therefore, Glacier is one hour "behind" Texas. If it's 6:00 in Texas, it's 5:00 in Glacier.
Why are the uppermost 50 meters of a glacier referred to as the zone of fracture?
The zone of fracture experiences tension hen the glacier moves over irregular terrain. This tension results in gaping cracks called crevasses. Crevasses can be 50 meters deep. They are often hidden by snow and make travel across glaciers dangerous.
Is the zone of aeration above the zone of saturation?
Yes, the zone of aeration is above the zone of saturation.
What is the The area of a glacier where losses of ice exceed the addition of snow is called?
It's called the ablation area. The area where the snow and ice gain is greater than loss is called the accumulation area.
