Long tongues of ice which surround the margin of continental ice sheets are called ________.
A) periglacials
B) nunataks
C) névé
D) outlet glaciers
E) none of the above

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Long tongues of ice which surround the margin of continental ice sheets are called outlet glaciers. Option A (periglacials) refers to environments and landforms in cold regions that are not covered by ice sheets. Option B (nunataks) are isolated peaks or ridges that project above a glacier or an ice sheet. Option C (névé) is a granular type of snow that is the intermediate stage between snow and glacial ice.

Long Tongues of Ice Which Surround the Margin of Continental