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How does ice move? |
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It slips along its base. |
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It flows internally from regions of net accumulation to regions of net ablation. |
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It flows internally in the low-elevation, warm areas of the ice sheet, but not in the high-elevation, cold areas of the ice sheet. |
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Both A and B are correct. |
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Both B and C are correct. |
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