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astra-53 [7]
3 years ago
14

Which of the following climate conditions would most likely allow glaciers to form?

Geography
1 answer:
My name is Ann [436]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Three conditions are necessary to form a glacier: (1) Cold local climate (polar latitudes or high elevation). (2) snow must be abundant; more snow must fall than melts, and (3) snow must not be removed by avalanches or wind

Explanation:

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