The Transformation of Snow into Glacial Ice in Antarctica Takes

Multiple Choice

The transformation of snow into glacial ice in Antarctica takes ___ than (as) in midlatitude alpine glaciers because ____.

A) less time;more snow fall in the polar regions each year speeds the glacier formation process
B) less time;there is more melting and refreezing in the midlatitudes and,therefore,it takes much longer there
C) longer;the long summer days in Antarctica (up to 24-hours) results in more sunlight impeding the glacier development process
D) longer;the dryness of the Antarctic climate and minimal snowfall as compared to wetter climates with constant snowfall
E) approximately the same time;the processes and conditions for formation are the same in both regions