A slow moving river of solid ice is called
A. delta
B. watershed
C. glacier
D. crevasses
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
A glacier is a huge mass of ice that moves slowly over land. The term “glacier” comes from the French word glace (glah-SAY), which means ice. Glaciers are often called “rivers of ice.” Glaciers fall into two groups: alpine glaciers and ice sheets.Related Questions on Environmental Science
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