Which processes form glaciers? i need help ASAP
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Glaciers shape the land through processes of erosion, weathering, transportation and deposition, creating distinct landforms.
The two main types of erosion are:
Abrasion - as the glacier moves downhill, rocks that have been frozen into the base and sides of the glacier scrape the rock beneath. The rocks scrape the bedrock like sandpaper, leaving scratches called striations behind.
Plucking - rocks become frozen into the bottom and sides of the glacier. As the glacier moves downhill it 'plucks' the rocks frozen into the glacier from the ground.
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