The zone of a glacier in which additions of ice exceed losses is called ____.

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The zone of accumulation is where there is a net gain of ice due to snowfall and ice formation, while the zone of ablation is where there is a net loss of ice due to melting, evaporation and sublimation. The zone of wastage refers to the overall area of the glacier where there is a net loss of ice. The snowline is the elevation above which there is permanent snow cover. Isostatic rebound refers to the rising of Earth's crust after the melting of a glacier or ice sheet. Therefore, the correct option is B.

The Zone of a Glacier in Which Additions of Ice