What factor(s) might lead glaciers to basal slip?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Increased meltwater at the base, which lubricates the bed.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will happen to the water table if withdrawal exceeds recharge?

A. where you drill deep enough to tap the high pressure water found at depth. B. water table stays the same C. water table rises

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The rock debris which accumulates at the base of steep slopes by gravitational action is called ______.

a - exfoliation b - vesicles c - talus d - creep e - slump

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The universe is presently contracting. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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