Practice Glacial Deposition (3.7.2.3) - Changing Face of the Earth

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Question 1.
What is glacial deposition?
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Think about what happens as ice melts.
Question 2.
What is a moraine?
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It marks the glacier's furthest advance.
3Question 3.
What is glacial deposition?
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Think about the end of the glacier!
4Question 4.
Which of the following are formed by glacial deposition?
- Canyons
- Drumlins
- Volcanic islands
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Remember what glaciers do to the land!
Question 5.
Discuss how the existence of moraines can help geologists understand past glacial movements.
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Consider what the debris patterns reveal.
Question 6.
Analyze the role of drumlins in supporting biodiversity in glacial landscapes.
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Think about how varying environments can lead to different living conditions.

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