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    The Process That Causes Rock Fragments in an Alpine Glacier
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The Process That Causes Rock Fragments in an Alpine Glacier

Question 46

Question 46

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The process that causes rock fragments in an alpine glacier to scrape and grind against the bedrock is referred to as:


A) glacial ablation
B) glacial abrasion
C) plucking
D) quarrying
E) glaciation

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