How rapidly does glacial ice move? Provide some examples

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Rates of movement of glacial ice vary considerably. Some ice sheets move slowly enough that vegetation is able to establish itself within the debris carried on the ice sheet (e.g., rates of less than 2 meters per year). Other glaciers advance several meters per day (e.g., over 800 meters per year). Some glaciers experience surges, which are occasional periods of extremely rapid advance.

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Surface winds tend to blow from high pressure to lower pressure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The definition of the word monsoon means:

A) torrential rainfall. B) rainy season. C) seasonal wind shift. D) moisture-laden air.

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________ are the most prominent erosional features created by waves

A) Beaches B) Spits C) Estuaries D) Headlands E) Barrier islands

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