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Glaciers

Glaciers are large, dynamic bodies of ice that form over long periods of time when snow accumulation exceeds ice ablation. They are among the most significant forces shaping Earth's landscape over long time scales. Glaciers are currently found at Earth's poles and in mid-latitude and equatorial mountains.

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What factors helped to promote the US's industrial growth during the period from 1860 to 1900?

Three of the most important factors were the Republican party's platform, the massive influx of immigrants and invention and/or use of machines as the primary source of power. Of these machines, the railroad is arguably the most important.

How does material deposited by glaciers differ from material deposited by streams?

To answer this, think about the way water moves and how ice moves. Now think of steady fast-moving streams of water and massive hulking glaciers scraping across the land. Streams push sediments along and sort them into normalized groups. Sand is separated from stones of different sizes. Glacier pick up rocks in their slow progress and deposit them later as the ice melts. The streams' depositions are very regular; the glaciers' depositions are very irregular.

How do alpine glaciers form?

Alpine glaciers form when snow accumulates in a mountain valley and compacts over time into ice. The weight of the ice causes it to flow downhill, carving out the valley and creating a glacier. Cold temperatures and consistent snowfall are necessary to sustain an alpine glacier.

List of Largest employer in the world with numbers?

here's what I have found so far:
http://indianarmy.nic.in/arfact1.html Indian Railway is world’s largest employer with 1,646,704 staff. http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2003-11-10-walmart_x.htm Any labor issue is a big issue at Wal-Mart. With 1.1 million U.S. workers, it's the largest private employer and No. 2 overall to the federal government. http://www.ufcw.org/take_action/walmart_workers_campaign_info/facts_and_figures/walmartgeneralinfo.cfm Wal-Mart employs 1.4 million workers worldwide and over 1 million in the United States. More than half of Wal-Mart’s U.S. employees leave the company each year.

How can you quickly melt two inch thick ice in -20 Celsius temperatures?

To melt it quickly add calcium chloride or ferous chloride, either will work down to -55 Celcius. You will need 43 grams per 100 g of ice for the CaCl2 and 50g / 100g if using feCl3 How quickly it melts will depend on how much mixing you do after adding the salt.

How do you find a picture that you saw on the Internet a few months ago?

To find a picture that you saw a few months ago, try using some of the same keywords to find it. Remember that what comes up on any search is what is most commonly used at the time, so something you saw on the first search page a few months ago may be on the second or third by now.

Who is a Mississippi Valley Arms 12 gauge made by?

Mississippi Valley Arms Company: Trade name by the H. & D. Folsom Arms Company on firearms made for the Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri. Folsom was a wholesale/retail company and the guns were manufactured by their subsidiary company, Crescent Firearms of Meriden, CT, or by various Belgian makers.

Are the cap and rotor the same for 1979 Datsun 280ZX as a 1980?

The distributor cap and rotor for the 1979 Datsun 280ZX and 1980 280ZX should be the same as they both use the L28 inline-six engine. However, it's always best to verify part compatibility by comparing part numbers or consulting with a parts specialist.

''Were are glaciers located?

Glaciers are mainly found near the polar regions, such as Antarctica and Greenland, as well as in high mountain ranges around the world, like the Alps, the Andes, and the Himalayas. Glaciers can also be found in some lower latitude regions depending on the climate and elevation.

Could a woman who lived fifteen thousand years ago found frozen in a glacier be considered a fossil?

No.

The ice would have preserved her body, "locking" her in her fleshy state, mummifying her naturally.

The woman would be mummified, not fossilised.

Also, fossils are found in rocks - glaciers are made of ice.

Which Ohio region was untouched by glaciers?

The southeastern region of Ohio, known as the Appalachian Plateau, was untouched by glaciers during the last Ice Age. This region consists of rugged hills and valleys and is characterized by its unique geology, including sandstone and shale formations.

How can movement of glaciers cause lakes to form?

As glaciers move, they can carve out deep depressions in the land called cirques. When the glacier retreats or melts, these cirques can become filled with water, forming lakes. Glaciers can also create moraines, which are piles of debris that dam up valleys, creating lakes behind them.

What is the admission price to Glacier National Park?

The basic entrance pass is $25, valid for 7 days. Annual passes for Glacier are $35.

Is glacier made of solid water?

Yes, glaciers are made of solid water. Glaciers form when snow accumulates over time and undergoes compaction and recrystallization, turning into ice. The weight of the accumulated ice causes it to flow slowly downhill, resulting in the formation of glaciers.

How do glaciers accumulate their load of sediment?

Glaciers accumulate sediment through various processes. As glaciers move, they pluck and erode rocks from the underlying bedrock, entraining them into the ice. Glaciers also grind and crush the rocks they come into contact with, generating glacial flour or fine-grained sediment. Additionally, glaciers can transport sediment that has been deposited on their surface by wind or landslides, adding to their load of sediment.

What objects can a glacier move as it travels outward or down ward?

As a glacier moves outward or downward, it can transport and move various objects. These can include rocks, boulders, sediments, soil, and even smaller glaciers or icebergs. The immense weight and pressure exerted by the glacier allows it to pick up and carry these objects along with it as it advances.

What are calf bergs?

Calf bergs are small icebergs that are calved, or broken off, from larger icebergs. They typically range in size from a few meters to tens of meters in width and height. Calf bergs can pose a hazard to ships and navigation in areas where they are present.

What do chunks of contenintal glaciers produce when they break off the edge of a ice sheet?

When chunks of continental glaciers break off the edge of an ice sheet, they form icebergs. These icebergs can vary in size from small fragments to massive chunks of ice. They float in bodies of water and can pose hazards to shipping lanes and maritime activities.

What the picking up and movement of earth beneath a glacier referred to?

The picking up and movement of earth beneath a glacier is referred to as glacial erosion. This process involves the glacier scraping and plucking rocks and sediment from the ground as it flows, and can result in the formation of landforms such as valleys, cirques, and moraines.

What is the area of Glacier Bay Wilderness?

The area of Glacier Bay Wilderness is 10,784.371 square kilometers.

What are the modern shipping lane routes?

The largest shipping routes are always East or Westbound. There is a lot less traffic going from North to South and vice versa. For a map on world shipping routes click this link http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/01/global-shipping-map/

Does most of Eastern Brazil have either tundra or glacier land cover?

No, most of Eastern Brazil has either grassland, or broadleaf forests.

Does Switzerland have a glacier?

Lake Geneva. But it is partially in Switzerland and partially in France.

Next Bodensee. That is divided between Switzerland, Germany and Austria.