The relative rates of basal slip and plastic flow depend on the __________ of the bedrock underlying the glacier and the __________ of the ice.

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The steepness of the bedrock underlying the glacier affects the relative rates of basal slip and plastic flow because a steeper surface will provide less friction, allowing for more basal slip. The thickness of the ice also affects the relative rates because thicker ice will undergo more plastic flow while thinner ice will experience more basal slip. Age does not directly affect the relative rates of basal slip and plastic flow.

The Relative Rates of Basal Slip and Plastic Flow Depend