Snow-Line and Climate Quiz
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What happens exactly at the snow-line on lofty Swiss mountains?

  • The quantity of snow that falls exceeds the quantity that thaws in a year.
  • The quantity of snow that falls is less than the quantity that thaws in a year.
  • The quantity of snow that thaws is negligible compared to the yearly snowfall.
  • The quantity of snow that falls is equal to the quantity that thaws in a year. (correct)

    • How do mountains with perpetual snow keep from growing higher due to continual snowfall?

  • Snow heaped on the summits has no outlet to escape.
  • Excess snow is balanced out by frequent avalanches.
  • The snowline keeps moving upwards as mountains grow higher.
  • Superabundant snow on mountain heights gets away by means of glaciers. (correct)

    • What is a common feature between liquid rivers and glaciers mentioned in the text?

  • Both are formed by snow thawing directly.
  • Both exist on mountain heights.
  • Both have solid banks. (correct)
  • Both flow into the ocean.

    • How are the mighty snowfields of Switzerland similar to any gentle range of English hills?

    <p>Both have rivers of ice flowing on them. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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