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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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    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)Only 1 and 2
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    C)Time
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