Which of the following is generally true of the basal layer of a glacier?
A)it can extend about one meter above the ground surface.
B)it tends to flow more quickly than the overlying parts of the glacier.
C)it contains more debris than other parts of the glacier.
D)crevasses form in this region of the glacier.
E)it behaves as a brittle solid.

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The basal layer of a glacier typically contains more debris because it is in contact with the ground, picking up rocks and sediment as the glacier moves.

Which of the Following Is Generally True of the Basal