Continental ice sheets smooth and round the terrain while mountain glaciations tend to ________.
A) leave the terrain undisturbed
B) polish the terrain
C) steepen slopes and increase local relief
D) have similar effects
E) build mountains in the lower latitudes

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Mountain glaciations tend to steepen slopes and increase local relief through selective erosion of ridges and peaks. Continental ice sheets tend to smooth and round the terrain through abrasion and plucking.

Continental Ice Sheets Smooth and Round the Terrain While Mountain