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What is the primary mechanism by which a glacier forms?
Which of the following processes is most responsible for the formation of a U-shaped valley?
What is the term for the process by which rocks and soil are carried by a glacier and then deposited in a new location?
Which type of glacier is characterized by its slow movement and is often found in high-latitude regions?
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What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is rebounding after the removal of a glacier's weight?
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What is the main difference between glacial erosion and deposition?
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What is the result of glacial erosion on the surrounding landscape?
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Which of the following is an example of a continental glacier?
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What is the role of glaciers in shaping the landscape?
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Study Notes
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.