The vast expanse of the Pleistocene glaciers and the limited extent of valley glaciers show that continental glaciers and ice caps flow more rapidly than valley glaciers.

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Continental glaciers and ice caps generally flow more slowly than valley glaciers due to their larger mass and the frictional forces acting on their extensive bases, whereas valley glaciers, being smaller and confined by steep valley walls, can flow more rapidly.

The Vast Expanse of the Pleistocene Glaciers and the Limited