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What is a glacier?
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Glaciers are made up of fallen snow that, over many years, compresses into large, thickened ice masses.
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How is a glacier formed?
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Glaciers begin to form when snow remains in the same area year-round, where enough snow accumulates to transform into ice. Each year, new layers of snow bury and compress the previous layers.
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Why do glaciers move?
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Once the ice gets too thick the weight makes the glacier slowly began to move.
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Where are glaciers located?
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Most of the world's glacial ice is found in Antarctica and Greenland, but glaciers are found on nearly every continent, even Africa.
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How do glaciers affect the land?
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laciers not only transport material as they move, but they also sculpt and carve away the land beneath them. A glacier's weight, combined with its gradual movement, can drastically reshape the landscape.
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