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Which Forces Cause A Glacier To Move And Create Abrasion?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Abrasion is caused by force, friction, vibration, and internal deformation of ice.
  • Sliding over rocks and sediments at the glacier's base drives movement.
  • The combination of these actions grinds rocks against underlying surfaces.
  • This continuous motion results in the wearing away of bedrock.

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