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Glaciers: Formation, Erosion, and Types
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Glaciers: Formation, Erosion, and Types

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What is the primary mechanism by which a glacier forms?

  • The melting of sea ice and subsequent freezing of the resulting freshwater
  • The cooling of a large body of ice to a temperature below 0°C
  • The compaction of snow into ice crystals over time (correct)
  • The accumulation of snowflakes at the surface of the Earth
  • Which of the following processes is most responsible for the formation of a U-shaped valley?

  • Plucking and quarrying (correct)
  • Calving and iceberg formation
  • Abrasion and attrition
  • Glacial rebound and isostatic adjustment
  • What is the term for the process by which rocks and soil are carried by a glacier and then deposited in a new location?

  • Glacial accumulation
  • Glacial deposition (correct)
  • Glacial erosion
  • Glacial transportation
  • Which type of glacier is characterized by its slow movement and is often found in high-latitude regions?

    <p>Continental glacier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is rebounding after the removal of a glacier's weight?

    <p>Glacial rebound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between glacial erosion and deposition?

    <p>Erosion involves the removal of rocks, while deposition involves the addition of rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of glacial erosion on the surrounding landscape?

    <p>The creation of U-shaped valleys and fjords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a continental glacier?

    <p>The Antarctic ice sheet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of glaciers in shaping the landscape?

    <p>Glaciers both erode and deposit rocks, shaping the landscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Glaciers: 1. Define a glacier and explain how it forms. 2. Describe the processes of glacial erosion and deposition. 3. What are the different types of glaciers? Provide examples of each. 4. How do glaciers contribute to shaping the landscape?

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    Test your knowledge of glaciers, including their definition and formation, the processes of glacial erosion and deposition, and the different types of glaciers. Learn how glaciers shape the landscape.

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