In an area of alpine glaciation, sinuous, sharp-edged ridges called ________ and sharp, pyramid-like peaks called ________ are common features
A) tarns; cirques
B) cirques; arêtes
C) arêtes; horns
D) horns; hanging valleys
Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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