16 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a depositional landform created by glaciers?
Deltas
Lateral moraine, terminal moraine, and medial moraine are types of:
Glacial moraines
What are beaches?
Landforms formed parallel to seas and oceans by waves depositing sand and gravel
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eskers?
They are formed by waves depositing sand and gravel along shorelines
What is the formation process of kames?
Formed when moving glaciers recede as they flow down, resulting in a mass of accumulated sediments
Which of the following landforms is also known as the mouth of a river?
Deltas
What is the composition of glacial moraines?
Unconsolidated, loose accumulated materials
Which of the following is formed when a thick mass of glacier moves over a region and recedes, leaving the area filled with water?
Glacial moraines
What is the main difference between eskers and kames?
Eskers are ridge-like structures, while kames are formed when glaciers recede
Which of the following landforms is NOT created by the action of glaciers?
Beaches
How do deltas differ from beaches in terms of formation?
Deltas are extensive wetland areas created by rivers, while beaches are parallel landforms formed by ocean waves.
What distinguishes glacial moraines from eskers and kames?
Moraines are unconsolidated materials formed by glacier movement, while eskers and kames are depositional landforms.
Which of the following statements describes eskers accurately?
Eskers are ridges comprised of sand and gravel carried by glaciers to low-lying areas.
What is a common characteristic of lateral moraine, terminal moraine, and medial moraine?
They are all unconsolidated materials created during glacier movements.
How do kames differ from eskers in terms of formation?
Kames are created by glacier movements as they flow down, whereas eskers form when glaciers melt.
What is the primary process involved in the formation of glacial moraines?
Formation as glaciers recede after moving over a region, leaving unconsolidated materials behind.
Test your knowledge on various landforms and geographical features like deltas, beaches, and glacial moraines. Learn about how these landforms are created through deposition processes.
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