Multiple choice general knowledge

What is a Crevasse?

  1. Accumulation of snow and ice

  2. Where more ice is lost through melting than gained from snowfall and sediment is deposited

  3. Overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain.

  4. A crack in an ice sheet or glacier.

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Explanation

A crevasse is a deep crack, fissure, or fracture in a glacier or ice sheet, typically formed by stress and movement of the ice. These deep, often hidden cracks pose significant danger to mountaineers and glacier travelers.