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In Geography / High School | 2014-10-01

Glaciers pick up large rocks and carry them away. This is called _____.

Asked by Morvillo131

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****Glaciation is that act of the rocks eroding away because of this action. Plumage is the large rocks carried away

Answered by TopDawg1776 | 2024-06-10

Glaciers pick up large rocks and carry them away through a process known as plucking. This process involves the glaciers freezing onto rocks and pulling them away as they move. Over time, glaciers can transport these materials over long distances before depositing them when they melt.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-09-28

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