lateral moraine definition
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The question is asking for the definition of a lateral moraine, which is a geographical term related to glacial landforms. A lateral moraine is a ridge of debris that accumulates along the sides of a glacier.
Answer
Lateral moraines are debris ridges formed along the sides of a glacier.
Lateral moraines are formed along the sides of a glacier from debris that falls or is eroded from the valley walls.
Answer for screen readers
Lateral moraines are formed along the sides of a glacier from debris that falls or is eroded from the valley walls.
More Information
Lateral moraines are significant markers in terrestrial geology and provide evidence of past glacier activity. They help scientists understand historical climate patterns.
Sources
- Lateral moraine | geology - Britannica - britannica.com
- Lateral and Medial Moraines - NPS - nps.gov
- Moraine - National Geographic Education - education.nationalgeographic.org
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