What are some possible influences of ocean currents on glaciation?

A) Cold currents can cool the land, allowing glaciers to form if there is sufficient precipitation.
B) Cold currents can inhibit the growth of glaciers because they put less moisture into the atmosphere.
C) Warm currents can warm parts of continents, inhibiting glaciation.
D) Warm currents bring warm moist air that can increase precipitation and snowfall if the temperature is cold enough.
E) All of these are correct.


E) All of these are correct.

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