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Q. A huge muss of ice fed by snow on a high mountain slowly sliding downhill before It starts melting is called

A
Iceberg
B
Glacier
C
Avalanche
D
Snow cover

Correct Answer

Glacier

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    A)Switzerland
    B)Siberia
    C)Argentina
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