Which of the following situations can make it more likely that a glacier will advance?
a. An increase in precipitation, leading to more snow accumulation on the glacier
b. A decrease in average temperature, causing the glacier to maintain and build up more ice
c. A decrease in melting due to a decrease in average temperature or cloud cover
d. A decrease in calving, where large chunks of ice break off and float away from the glacier, allowing it to advance faster

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