2007-01-29 11:42:57 · 5 answers · asked by grshen80 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
A large body of ice that grows enough and has enough mass that it moves under its own weight.
2007-01-29 11:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by QFL 24-7 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(Definition from Wikipedia)
"A glacier is a large, long lasting river of ice that is formed ON LAND [very important distinction since glaciers cannot form on water (my own addition)] which flows in response to gravity and undergoes internal deformation". There are several different kinds of glaciers including polar, valley, and plateau glaciers.
For more detailed information go to the website cited below.
2007-01-30 00:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by brooks b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a good site for all you ever wanted to know and then some:
http://nsidc.org/glaciers/story/grow.html
2007-01-29 23:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by GatorGal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a large body of ice gliding down a canyon.
2007-01-29 19:47:23 · answer #4 · answered by mrzwink 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Big hunk of ice.
Look it up yourself.It's not hard to do...
www.dictionary.com
2007-01-29 19:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by rebel_gurl002 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋