Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about a glacier?

• A. Slow moving mass of ice or ‘a river of ice’ is called a Glacier.
• B. Glaciers are broadly classified into two categories based on the place of occurrence.
• C. Continental glaciers are thick sheets of ice that cover vast areas of a continent.
• D. Valley Glaciers are found in cold mountain regions that receive less to moderate snowfall.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Valley Glaciers are found in cold mountain regions that receive less to moderate snowfall.

Glaciers are broadly classified into two categories based on the place of occurrence - continental glaciers and valley glaciers. Continental glaciers are thick sheets of ice that cover vast areas of a continent. Whereas, valley glaciers are found in cold mountain regions that receive heavy snowfall.