The transformation of snow into glacial ice in Antarctica takes ________ than in midlatitude alpine glaciers because ________.
A)less time less snow falls per year in polar regions
B)longer less melting and refreezing occurs in Antarctica
C)less time more snow falls each year in polar regions
D)less time less melting and refreezing occurs in the midlatitudes
E)longer it has to pile much deeper.

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The transformation of snow into glacial ice takes longer in Antarctica than in midlatitude alpine glaciers because there is less melting and refreezing that occurs in Antarctica. Additionally, the extremely cold temperatures in Antarctica slow down the process of snow turning into ice.

The Transformation of Snow into Glacial Ice in Antarctica Takes