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Which of the following is true about glacier 1 Glaciers are narrow at source but broadest down the h...........

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    Which of the following is true about glacier?

    1. Glaciers are narrow at source but broadest down the hill.

    2. Glaciers move because it is in liquid state.

    3. The rate of movement is greatest in the side and bottom of glacier than middle.

    Select the correct answer from the following codes

     1 Only 

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     2 and 3 Only

    Incorrect Answer

    1, 2 and 3

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Correct Answer
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    Explanation:

    Explanation: Though glaciers are not in liquid state, due continual pressure from accumulated  snow above, it moves. The rate of movement is greatest in middle due little obstruction. The sides  and bottom are held back by little friction in valley.

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