The process of particle detachment by moving glacial ice is called

The correct answer is A. plucking.

Plucking is the process of particle detachment by moving glacial ice. It occurs when the ice freezes to a rock or other particle and then the ice moves, pulling the particle loose. Plucking is a major process in the formation of glacial erratics, which are large boulders that are found far from their original source.

Abrasion is the process of rock erosion by friction between rock particles and a moving surface. It is a major process in the formation of glacial striations, which are long, parallel scratches that are found on

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