Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Chapter 9.3, Problem 1A
What percentage of Earth's land surface do glaciers presently cover?
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Chapter 9 Solutions
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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