Question

Which of the following processes happens during glacial retreat?

a) the rate of accumulation exceeds the rate of ablation
b) the position of the glacier's toe terminus) moves back to ward the
origin of the glacier, even though ice continues to flow toward the
toe
c) ice flows back toward the origin of the glacier
d) ice stops flowing and simply melts away

Answer 1

During glacial retreat, the position of the glacier's toe terminus moves back towards the origin of the glacier.

Step-by-step explanation:

During glacial retreat, the position of the glacier's toe terminus moves back toward the origin of the glacier, even though ice continues to flow toward the toe. This is the correct answer, option b. Glacial retreat occurs when the rate of ablation (melting and evaporation) exceeds the rate of accumulation (snowfall). As a result, the glacier begins to shrink and the ice mass moves back towards the source area.