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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB Regional 2007🎓 HS🔄 Round 15#️⃣ Question 12❓ TOSS-UP📝 Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes the dynamics of a typical alpine glacier:

W) the relative position of particles within the ice remains stationary
X) retreating glaciers carve out V-shaped valleys
Y) high pressures created by the mass movement of ice can produce meltwater deep within a glacier
Z) they move downhill primarily under the influence of ice avalanching
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