The zone of ablation is _____.
A)the high latitudes
B)upslope from the cirque
C)a feature of continental glaciers, but not alpine glaciers
D)the area downslope of the equilibrium line
E)underneath the firn and snow

Question

The zone of ablation is _____. ​
A)the high latitudes
B)upslope from the cirque
C)a feature of continental glaciers, but not alpine glaciers
D)the area downslope of the equilibrium line
E)underneath the firn and snow

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The zone of ablation is the area downslope of the equilibrium line on a glacier where melting, sublimation, and calving occur, leading to a loss of ice mass.

The Zone of Ablation Is _____. ​

The Zone of Ablation Is _____.