The primary reason that this feature formed is that





A) abrasion occurred on all sides, without plucking.

B) three or more cirques merged by headward erosion.

C) precipitation at the top of the mountain ran downward very quickly.

D) a series of faults surrounded a very localized area and uplifted it.


B) three or more cirques merged by headward erosion.

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a. northwestern Europe. b. central China. c. eastern and Midwestern United States. d. central and western Russia.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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