Horns and cirques are typical features in
A)a till plain deposited by continental glaciers.
B)a mountain range that was sculpted by alpine glaciers.
C)unsorted glacial deposits left by continental glaciers.
D)loess deposits that have been heavily sculpted by wind action.
E)subtropical desert landscapes.

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Horns and cirques are formed by the erosion and transportation of glacial ice in high-altitude areas. This process is typical of alpine glaciers, which are found in mountain ranges, and not of continental glaciers, which are much larger and cover vast areas of land. Therefore, the best choice is B.

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