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How do glaciers shape landforms through erosion?

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Glaciers shape landforms through erosion by plucking and abrasion. Plucking occurs when the glacier freezes onto rocks and lifts them as it moves, while abrasion happens as the glacier grinds against the rock surface, wearing it down over time. These processes can create features like cirques, arĂȘtes, and U-shaped valleys.

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