Which one of the following applies to a valley glacier that lengthens extends the position of its terminus downslope over a period of many years?
A) wastage exceeds accumulation
B) accumulation and wastage are about equal
C) accumulation exceeds wastage
D) none of the above

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When a valley glacier lengthens and extends the position of its terminus downslope over many years, it indicates that accumulation (the amount of snow and ice added to the glacier) exceeds wastage (the amount of ice that melts or breaks away). This leads to the glacier advancing as it grows in size.

Which One of the Following Applies to a Valley Glacier