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Does sliding over rocks and sediments cause glacial abrasion?

đź’ˇ The Answer

  • Glaciers slide over rocks and sediments at their base.
  • This sliding scrapes and grinds the underlying surface.
  • The sediments act like sandpaper on the bedrock.
  • This process is a key mechanism of glacial abrasion.

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