In order for glacier to form, the following conditions must be met:

a. The local climate must be cold enough that winter snow does not melt entirely away during the summer
b. The amount of snowfall must be large enough that snow can accumulate
c. The slope of the surface must be gentle enough that snow does not slide away
d. The surface elevation must be high enough that the snowpack can be found
e. Both a, b, and c


Answer: e. Both a, b, and c

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