Geography · Geomorphology and Glaciology
Consider the following statements regarding the Perito Moreno Glacier: Statement I: The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina had remained largely stable for decades due to unique geographical factors. Statement II: A ridge of bedrock beneath the glacier's front has helped hold the glacier in place. Statement III: The glacier has been thinning at an accelerated rate since 2019, raising concerns of irreversible retreat. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
- 2Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
- 3Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.✓
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Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
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