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How does continuous snow or glacier movement scratch bedrock?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Snow or glacier moves downhill continuously, scraping bedrock.
  • The scratching is caused by the weight and motion of the ice.
  • Entrained rocks and sediments act like abrasive tools.
  • This natural process results in grooves and striations on bedrock.

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