Question

Distinguish between continental glacier and mountain glacier

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Mountain Glaciers are confined to high altitudes, i.e., the Mountains. (ii) They are not as extensive as the continental glacier. (iii) They are like tongues of ice moving down the valley.(v) Their movement, though slow, is slightly faster than the continental glacier.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) Mountain Glaciers are confined to high altitudes, i.e., the Mountains. (ii) They are not as extensive as the continental glacier.

(v) Their movement, though slow, is slightly faster than the continental glacier. Their movement is faster at the centre than at the sides (due to friction at the sides).