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Yes, because continental glaciers form faster than valley glaciers.
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Fastest moving part of a glacier is?
The center because the sides are slowed down by friction
What component is not part of a glacier system?
magma
Which part of a glacier melts during the summer?
Snow and ice
What part of the sulfur cycle is the slowest or fastest?
The parts of the cycle in the ground like plants and oxinization are slowest, while the parts in the sky and air go the fastest.
What is an outflow glacier?
Glacial PlainA l outwash plain is a stratified deposit of sand and gravel transported by water from a melting glacial ice sheet.
What part of glacier moves fastest when the glacier moves by internal plastic flow?
The central part of the glacier moves fastest than its edges as it is thickest from the center.
What part of a glacier moves fastest when glacier moves by internal plastic flow?
the top layer whic is compacted snow and ice which is about 15m deep
Fastest moving part of a glacier is?
The center because the sides are slowed down by friction
Is the fastest part of a river is the most narrow?
The fastest part of a river is the narrowest or shallowest. In broad, deep sections the water moves slowly, in narrow or shallow sections the river moves fastest. Of course the fastest flowing water is at a waterfall or rapid.
What are some important facts about Mendenhall Glacier?
The Mendenhall Glacier is located near the capital of Alaska, Juneau. It is a short drive from the city and can be found in the Tongass National Forest.
Abrasion and plucking involves what part of glacier?
The base of the glacier, where it is in contact with the rocks beneath it.
What component is not part of a glacier system?
magma
What is the upper part of a glacier called?
neve
Is sediment part of a glacier system?
yes
Which part of a hard disk moves the fastest past the read and write heads and therefore is the most desirable location for commonly used files?
The outer edge.
What Colorado city has its own glacier?
In 1927 the city of Boulder acquired the Arapaho Glacier as part of a 3,685 acre land purchase from the federal government for the purpose of protecting the city's water supply. Boulder now has the distinction of being the only city in the United States that owns a glacier. It also owns several pristine lakes further down the valley that are strictly off limits to the public.
Which part of a glacier is referred to as the snout or toe?
The terminus
