This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is a necessary condition for an ice mass to be a glacier? A) Accumulation ... (Read 106 times)

anshika

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 510
on: Jul 29, 2018
Which of the following is a necessary condition for an ice mass to be a glacier?
 
  A) Accumulation must exceed ablation.
  B) Basal sliding must occur.
  C) The ice mass must move under its own weight.
  D) Meltwater must be present.

Question 2

In a hypothetical stream flowing downslope, stream discharge doubles and the cross-sectional area of the channel also doubles. For this situation, what will happen to the stream's speed?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Sophiapenny

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The cross-sectional area of the stream channel increased by the same percentage as the discharge, so stream speed does not change.


anshika

  • Member
  • Posts: 510
Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Gracias!

bigsis44

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

The pattern of primary succession at Glacier Bay, Alaska. The pattern of primary succession at Glacier Bay, Alaska.
Otitis media. This illustration shows an inflamed tympanic cavity, which is the most common source o Otitis media. This illustration shows an inflamed tympanic cavity, which is the most common source o
Atherosclerosis. (a) A sectioned coronary artery that exhibits an accumulation of fatty plaque, whic Atherosclerosis. (a) A sectioned coronary artery that exhibits an accumulation of fatty plaque, whic
Rule of Law and Factor Accumulation, 2009 Rule of Law and Factor Accumulation, 2009
Glacier Movement Glacier Movement
A wave whose wavelength is 0.500 m is traveling down a 500-m long wire whose total mass is 25 ... A wave whose wavelength is 0.500 m is traveling down a 500-m long wire whose total mass is 25 ...
Video: Glycolysis - and oxygen

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library