Which of the following is NOT generally correct regarding the basal layer of a glacier?
A) It contains more debris than other parts of the glacier.
B) It can extend tens of meters above the ground surface.
C) Crevasses form in this region of the glacier.
D) It tends to flow more slowly than the overlying parts of the glacier.
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A)friction,tension,and
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A)lubrication from
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