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Sufayan.ah

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The three stages involved in the formation of a glacier are the precipitation of
  ___________________ _; the formation of ___________________ _ by partial thawing, refreezing, and
  crystallization; and compaction and recrystallization to produce ___________________ _
  ___________________ _. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



Question 2

Glaciers move primarily by ___________________ _ flow. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



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Answer to Question 1

snow, firn, glacial ice

Answer to Question 2

plastic



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