A glacier forms when
A)snow accumulates to form ice and the ice mass begins to flow under its own weight.
B)temperatures do not rise above freezing.
C)snow moves downslope under the influence of gravity.
D)meltwater at the base of a snowmass contributes to downslope flow.

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A glacier forms when snow accumulates over time and is compressed into ice. As more snow accumulates, the weight of the snow and ice causes the glacier to slowly flow downslope under its own weight. This process is known as glacial movement, and it is what distinguishes glaciers from other types of ice.

A Glacier Forms When