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What are the two types of glaciers? Explain them.

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The 2 types of glaciers are continental glaciers and alpine glaciers

Continental glaciers are Continental glaciers are continuous masses of ice that are much larger than alpine glaciers. Small continental glaciers are called ice fields. Big continental glaciers are called ice sheets.

Alpine glaciers are a glacier formed among summits and descending a mountain valley.
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