Which one of the following applies to a valley glacier that lengthens (extends its terminus downslope) over a span of many years?
A) wastage exceeds accumulation
B) the glacier experiences no accumulation or wastage
C) accumulation and wastage are about equal; the older ice moves farther
D) accumulation exceeds wastage
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