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What mainly gives snow its whiteness?
What mainly gives snow its whiteness?
- The arrangement of ice-needles
- The density of the snowflakes
- The transformation of snow into firm ice
- The presence of air caught within the ice-needles (correct)
How does the texture of glacier-ice compare to that of snow?
How does the texture of glacier-ice compare to that of snow?
- Glacier-ice is denser and has more needles than snow.
- Glacier-ice has a very loose arrangement compared to snow.
- Glacier-ice includes open spaces filled with air like snow.
- Glacier-ice is like glass, making flowers and needles discernible. (correct)
What happens to snow under hard pressure, according to the text?
What happens to snow under hard pressure, according to the text?
- It expands to create more open spaces.
- It evaporates into the air.
- It transforms into firm ice. (correct)
- It becomes even lighter in color.
What characterizes 'the line of perpetual snow' mentioned in the text?
What characterizes 'the line of perpetual snow' mentioned in the text?
At what altitude is the snow-line over the equator located?
At what altitude is the snow-line over the equator located?
What would happen if Mont Blanc were situated on the equator?
What would happen if Mont Blanc were situated on the equator?
What distinguishes solid blocks of ice from masses of feathery snow, according to the text?
What distinguishes solid blocks of ice from masses of feathery snow, according to the text?
How do solid blocks of ice compare to glacier-ice?
How do solid blocks of ice compare to glacier-ice?
What is the relationship between snowfall and thawing exactly at the snow-line?
What is the relationship between snowfall and thawing exactly at the snow-line?
In what way do glaciers act as an outlet for the snow on mountain heights?
In what way do glaciers act as an outlet for the snow on mountain heights?
What is the main reason why mountains wearing perpetual snow do not continuously grow higher?
What is the main reason why mountains wearing perpetual snow do not continuously grow higher?
How do the rivers of ice flowing from mountain heights differ from liquid rivers flowing into the ocean?
How do the rivers of ice flowing from mountain heights differ from liquid rivers flowing into the ocean?
What characteristic distinguishes Swiss mountains with perpetual snow from gentle English hills with respect to drainage?
What characteristic distinguishes Swiss mountains with perpetual snow from gentle English hills with respect to drainage?
What would happen if there were no glaciers to help the superabundant snow on mountain heights escape?
What would happen if there were no glaciers to help the superabundant snow on mountain heights escape?
Why does summer warmth in certain regions not lead to the disappearance of winter ice and snow?
Why does summer warmth in certain regions not lead to the disappearance of winter ice and snow?
'Liquid rivers with liquid banks; solid rivers with solid banks.' What does this statement imply?
'Liquid rivers with liquid banks; solid rivers with solid banks.' What does this statement imply?
'Another mode of escape is found.' What is this 'mode of escape' mentioned in the text?
'Another mode of escape is found.' What is this 'mode of escape' mentioned in the text?
Why does summer warmth in certain regions fail to get rid of winter ice and snow?
Why does summer warmth in certain regions fail to get rid of winter ice and snow?
What causes mountains with perpetual snow to not continuously grow higher?
What causes mountains with perpetual snow to not continuously grow higher?
What distinguishes the mighty snowfields of Switzerland from any gentle range of English hills?
What distinguishes the mighty snowfields of Switzerland from any gentle range of English hills?
Why are glaciers considered an outlet for superabundant snow on mountain heights?
Why are glaciers considered an outlet for superabundant snow on mountain heights?
What do solid rivers and liquid rivers have in common based on the text?
What do solid rivers and liquid rivers have in common based on the text?
How does the yearly thawing compare to the yearly snowfall exactly at the snow-line?
How does the yearly thawing compare to the yearly snowfall exactly at the snow-line?
How are rivers flowing from high levels of land to lower levels described in the text?
How are rivers flowing from high levels of land to lower levels described in the text?
What role do glaciers play in preventing continuous growth of mountains wearing perpetual snow?
What role do glaciers play in preventing continuous growth of mountains wearing perpetual snow?
What characteristic must be present for mountains with perpetual snow to continuously grow higher?
What characteristic must be present for mountains with perpetual snow to continuously grow higher?
