What is glacial erosion?

Glaciers and Erosion Quiz

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11th Grade
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Sheila Wills
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Erosion involves the deposition of materials.
Erosion is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals.
Erosion is the formation of new rocks.
Erosion is the melting of glaciers.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a U-shaped valley?
Steep sides
Flat floor
Narrow and deep
Wide valley floor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a result of glacial abrasion?
Polished surfaces
Fine lines on rocks
Formation of sand dunes
Scratched bedrock
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a corrie?
A flat plain formed by glaciers
A bowl-like hollow formed by glacial erosion
A sharp peak formed by volcanic activity
A river valley formed by water erosion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of glacial retreat?
Rising global temperatures
Increased volcanic activity
Increased snowfall
Decreased sunlight
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which landform is created by the deposition of glacial till?
Pyramidal Peak
Arête
Cirque
Drumlin
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the process of glaciers picking up and carrying rocks?
Plucking
Abrasion
Deposition
Weathering
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