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What materials are commonly ground by glacial abrasion?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Glaciers pick up rocks and sediments as they move.
  • These materials are ground against underlying bedrock.
  • The constant grinding produces fine sediment called rock flour.
  • This process shapes mountain landscapes over time.

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