| The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. 2002. |
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| A large mass of ice formed over many years that does not melt during the summer. Glaciers move slowly over an area of land such as a mountain valley. | 1 |
| ‡ Glaciers exist in high mountains throughout the temperate zones and cover most of Antarctica. Glaciers recede during warm periods and can expand during cold periods, creating ice ages. | 2 |
| ‡ A significant percentage of the water of the Earth is locked up in glaciers. | 3 |
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| | | The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. Edited by E.D. Hirsch, Jr., Joseph F. Kett, and James Trefil. Copyright © 2002 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. |
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