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Which option best describes the role of glaciers in shaping the land?
Which option best describes the role of glaciers in shaping the land?
- Glaciers can change the shape of the land they move through. (correct)
- Glaciers primarily create flat landscapes.
- Glaciers have little impact on the landscape.
- Some valleys, like Yosemite Valley, were carved by glaciers.
Which example illustrates the effects of glaciers on specific landforms?
Which example illustrates the effects of glaciers on specific landforms?
- The Great Plains were formed by glacial activity.
- Glaciers create rivers that flow rapidly.
- Some valleys, like Yosemite Valley, were carved by glaciers. (correct)
- Glaciers primarily form mountain ranges.
Which statement is NOT typically associated with the action of glaciers?
Which statement is NOT typically associated with the action of glaciers?
- Glaciers leave behind distinctive landforms.
- Glaciers do not modify terrain significantly. (correct)
- Glaciers can transport large amounts of debris.
- Glaciers can erode rock and soil.
What distinguishes glaciers from other forms of erosion like wind or water?
What distinguishes glaciers from other forms of erosion like wind or water?
Which of the following is a common misconception about glaciers?
Which of the following is a common misconception about glaciers?
Flashcards
What are glaciers?
What are glaciers?
Glaciers are large masses of ice that move slowly over land, carving out valleys and shaping the landscape.
Glacial Landforms
Glacial Landforms
The process of glaciers eroding and shaping the land they move over.
U-shaped Valleys
U-shaped Valleys
Glaciers can create distinctive U-shaped valleys, unlike the V-shaped valleys created by rivers.
Glacial Deposition
Glacial Deposition
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What is a topic sentence?
What is a topic sentence?
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