Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 18 - Section 18.2 - Formation and Movement of Glacial Ice - Eye on Earth 18.2 - Page 546: 2

Answer

When someone views an iceberg, they may often see its tip. However, most of the iceberg's mass is under the surface of the water in which it floats. There is, in other words, more than meets the eye.

Work Step by Step

Only a portion of an iceberg is viewable to the naked eye. The rest is hidden under water, where no one can see.
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