Multiple choice general knowledge What is a Crevasse? Accumulation of snow and ice Where more ice is lost through melting than gained from snowfall and sediment is deposited Overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain. A crack in an ice sheet or glacier. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer 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.