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Where does glacier movement cause abrasion at the base?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Abrasion is caused by sliding over rocks and sediments at the base of a glacier.
  • This sliding is due to force, friction, vibration, or internal deformation of ice.
  • The movement of the glacier over the bedrock causes scratching and wear.
  • This base-level abrasion is central to glacial erosion.

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