Which of the following climate conditions would most likely allow glaciers to form?

a. temperatures below freezing for one month straight

b. mild winters with lots of snow coupled with very hot summers

c. high winds that produce low chill factors

d. a heavy snowfall in winter cou

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Jamison Boyd

21 July, 07:06

Which of the following climate conditions would most likely allow glaciers to form?

a. temperatures below freezing for one month straight

b. mild winters with lots of snow coupled with very hot summers

c. high winds that produce low chill factors

d. a heavy snowfall in winter cou

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Amari Mckinney · Answer 1

Three conditions are necessary to form a glacier: (1) Cold local climate (polar latitudes or high elevation). (2) snow must be abundant; more snow must fall than melts, and (3) snow must not be removed by avalanches or wind

Which of the following climate conditions would most likely allow glaciers to form?a. temperatures below freezing for one month straightb. mild winters with lots of snow coupled with very hot summersc. high winds that produce low chill factorsd. a heavy snowfall in winter cou

Which of the following climate conditions would most likely allow glaciers to form?

a. temperatures below freezing for one month straight

b. mild winters with lots of snow coupled with very hot summers

c. high winds that produce low chill factors

d. a heavy snowfall in winter cou