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Glaciers that are fed by ice and snow in mountain areas and that usually occupy valleys that were previously created by stream erosion are called _______________ glaciers.
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Question 2

Glacial _______________ is the process by which moving ice freezes onto loosened rocks and sediments, incorporating them into the flow.
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Answer to Question 1

alpine

Answer to Question 2

plucking



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