Consider the following statements regarding Hanging Glaciers: Statement I: Hanging glaciers are typically found on steep mountain slopes, with their snouts terminating abruptly above the main valley floor. Statement II: Hanging glaciers are formed mainly when tributary glaciers become disconnected from larger valley glaciers due to glacial retreat and warming. Which one of the following is correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Hanging Glaciers:
Statement I: Hanging glaciers are typically found on steep mountain slopes, with their snouts terminating abruptly above the main valley floor.
Statement II: Hanging glaciers are formed mainly when tributary glaciers become disconnected from larger valley glaciers due to glacial retreat and warming.
Which one of the following is correct?

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

[C] Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

[D] Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Hanging glaciers are perched on steep mountain walls and end abruptly above the main valley. They can form when retreat of larger valley glaciers leaves smaller tributary glaciers stranded at higher elevations.

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