Question

What are the 3 main criteria for being a glacier?

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

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.