Compared to earlier or subsequent streams in the same valleys, alpine glaciers move ________ but carry ________ sediment.
A)a little slower; only finer
B)faster; less
C)mainly in the winter; mostly very coarse
D)very much slower; more

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Alpine glaciers move very much slower compared to earlier or subsequent streams in the same valleys, but they carry more sediment. This is because glaciers have the ability to erode the bedrock and carry larger sediment sizes due to their larger volume and weight.

Compared to Earlier or Subsequent Streams in the Same Valleys