Glaciers Flashcard Environmental Science BWHS

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What is a corrie?

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A corrie is an armchair-shaped hollow created by glacial erosion on a mountain side.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Do glaciers flow down river valleys?

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TRUE

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What happens after a glacier has moved through an area?

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Glaciers can reshape the landscape, create U-shaped valleys, and deposit sediment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What type of glacier covers huge areas of land?

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Continental glacier.

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How do glaciers form?

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Glaciers form when more snow falls than melts.

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What is an arete?

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An arete is a sharp ridge that forms between two glacial valleys.

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What is a pyramidal peak?

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A pyramidal peak is a mountain peak that has been shaped by glacial erosion on multiple sides.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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What is glacial till?

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Glacial till is unsorted sediment deposited directly by a glacier.

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What is a moraine?

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A moraine is a landform made of debris deposited by a glacier.

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What is the difference between alpine and continental glaciers?

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Alpine glaciers are smaller and found in mountain ranges, while continental glaciers cover large areas of land.