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question 3 (4 points)
what are the two kinds of glaciers and how are they different?
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the two glaciers are different in the following way(s)....
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Explanation:

The two main types of glaciers are alpine (mountain) glaciers and continental (ice sheet) glaciers. Alpine glaciers form in mountainous regions, are confined by terrain, and move down valleys. Continental glaciers (like Antarctica’s ice sheet) cover large landmasses, are thick, and flow outward from centers. They differ in location (mountains vs. flat/continental areas), size (smaller, valley - bound vs. massive, covering continents), and shape (narrow, valley - like vs. broad, dome - like).

Answer:

1. Alpine (Mountain) Glaciers
2. Continental (Ice Sheet) Glaciers

The two glaciers are different in the following way(s): Alpine glaciers are found in mountainous areas, are smaller, confined to valleys, and move downslope. Continental glaciers cover large continental areas (e.g., Antarctica, Greenland), are extremely large and thick, and flow outward from their central, highest points.