Basal slip is facilitated by
A)regelation. ,the presence of water and saturated sediments.
B)presence of melt water,debris incorporated in the ice,and frozen sediments beneath.
C)saturated sediments,debris incorporated in the ice,and rebound pressure from the bed.
D)rebound pressure from the bed,regelation,and water.
E)water,rebound pressure from the bed,and geothermal heat.

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Basal slip is facilitated by regelation, the presence of water, and saturated sediments, which reduce friction and allow the glacier to slide over its bed.

Basal Slip Is Facilitated by