In a valley glacier located in a cold region the flow rate will
A)increase with depth.
B)increase from center to the sides.
C)be constant throughout the glacier.
D)decrease with depth.

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The flow rate of a valley glacier is greatest at the surface and decreases with depth. This is because the ice at the surface is less dense than the ice at the bottom, and therefore flows more easily.

In a Valley Glacier Located in a Cold Region the Flow