The upper surface of a glacier is brittle and often contains cracks called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


crevasses

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What will be an ideal response?

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What is the heat energy involved in the change of state, or phase, in water?

A) sensible heat B) transparent heat C) latent heat D) mechanical heat E) fusion heat

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Air which resists vertical displacements is considered to be stable. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which part of the hydrologic cycle likely has the shortest residence time?

A. water buried in rock B. glacial water C. polar ocean water D. lake water E. groundwater

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