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

by Tarbuck, Edward J.; Lutgens, Frederick K.; Tasa, Dennis G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0134074254

ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 18 - Section 18.3 - Glacial Erosion - Concept Checks - Page 551: 3

Answer

Factors that influence a glacier's ability to erode include glacial movement, how thick the ice in the glacier is, the shape of the glacier, and how easily the surface underneath the glacier could erode.

Work Step by Step

As per the text in section 18.3.

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