The process in which a glacier pulls up and breaks off pieces of bedrock as it moves downslope is called __________.

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The process described in the question is known as plucking, during which a glacier pulls up and breaks off pieces of bedrock as it moves downslope. Option B - abrasion refers to the process of scraping and wearing away of rock surfaces by the movement of sediment-loaded ice. Option C - glacial polish refers to the smooth finish seen on bedrock surfaces that have been polished by passing glacial ice. Option D - calving is the breaking off of icebergs from the front of a glacier that terminates in a body of water.

The Process in Which a Glacier Pulls Up and Breaks