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CharlieWard

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Match the type of glacier with the correct definition.
 
  A) A long, narrow glacier that flows downslope
  B) A broad lobe that spreads out to flow on an open plain
  C) A small, round glacier at the head of a valley
  D) A large, massive glacier that moves independently of the topography
 
  1) Valley glacier
  2) Cirque
  3) Piedmont glacier
  4) Ice sheet

Question 2

Evaluate the following statement: Continental ice sheets generally subdue their landscapes, whereas alpine glaciers accentuate them.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Jevvish

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answers: 1) A 2) C 3) B 4) D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The statement is accurate. Because of their immense size and weight, continental ice sheets move independently of the topography, wearing features down. Alpine glaciers are smaller and occupy stream valleys. They rarely are able to move independently of the terrain and make the valleys they flow through deeper and wider.


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CharlieWard

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Reply #2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Thank you :)


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