Where is the equilibrium line on a glacier?
A) beneath the terminal moraine
B) at about 150 m depth
C) where the zone of accumulation meets the zone of wastage
D) below the zone of wastage

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The equilibrium line on a glacier is the point where the zone of accumulation (where snow and ice are added to the glacier) meets the zone of wastage (where melting and sublimation remove snow and ice from the glacier). This line marks the balance between the glacier gaining and losing ice.

Where Is the Equilibrium Line on a Glacier