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xclash

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Continental ice sheets smooth and round the terrain while mountain glaciations tend to ________.
 
  A) leave the terrain undisturbed
  B) polish the terrain
  C) steepen slopes and increase local relief
  D) have similar effects
  E) build mountains in the lower latitudes

Question 2

A ________ occurs where liquid water fills a cirque.
 
  A) hanging valley
  B) horn
  C) col
  D) bergschrund
  E) tarn
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BUTTHOL369

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E


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