Question

one glacier advanced 3.63 cm in 3 days. Another glacier retreated 5.75 cm in 5 days. If each glacier moved the same amount each day, which glacier is moving faster? justify your answer.

Answer 1

glacier one is moving faster

Explanation:

rate at which Glacier 1 is moving:

3.63 / 3 = 1.21 cm per day

rate at which Glacier 2 is moving:

5.75 / 5 = 1.15 cm per day