Which of the following correctly describes contemporary glaciation?
A) Major ice shelves are collapsing.
B) It accomplishes most of today's erosion and deposition.
C) There are no longer ice sheets.
D) There are no longer mountain glaciers.
E) It is associated with much different effects than Pleistocene glaciers.

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Major ice shelves, such as those in Antarctica, are collapsing due to increased melting and thinning caused by global warming.

Answer: B 
 Glaciers are still significant agents of erosion and deposition in modern times, shaping landscapes and affecting ecosystems.

Answer: E 
 Contemporary glaciation is associated with different effects than Pleistocene glaciation, such as rising sea levels and changes in ocean currents. The processes and impacts are also influenced by human activities and climate change.

Therefore, the best choices are A, B, and E.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes Contemporary Glaciation