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    The Zone of Ablation Is _____. ​
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The Zone of Ablation Is _____. ​

Question 55

Question 55

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The zone of ablation is _____. ​


A) the high latitudes
B) upslope from the cirque
C) a feature of continental glaciers, but not alpine glaciers
D) the area downslope of the equilibrium line
E) underneath the firn and snow

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