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Concept 3 Quiz

Describe the features produced by glacial erosion and deposition.

This activity contains 10 questions.

A broad, ramp-like surface of stratified drift built adjacent to the downstream edge of most end moraines of continental glaciers is called a(n)

outwash plainfiordvalley trainkettlemoraine

Glacial troughs that have become deep, steep-sided inlets of the sea are called

cirqueshanging valleyswasheskamesfiords

Identify each of the indicated alpine glacial features by selecting the correct response.
(Alpine glacial features diagram, Copyright © Prentice Hall, Inc.)

The letters A through F appear on an image associated with this question.

This question presents 6 items numbered 3.1 through 3.6. Each item is presented with a pulldown menu containing the letters A through F. For each item below, use the pull-down menu to select the letter that labels the correct part of the image.

3.1 pater noster lakes	[hint]
3.2 hanging valley	[hint]
3.3 horn	[hint]
3.4 glacial trough	[hint]
3.5 arête	[hint]
3.6 cirque	[hint]

	Medial moraines form along the sides of valley glaciers.
	Medial moraines form along the sides of valley glaciers.
	True False

	Glaciated valleys typically exhibit a V-shaped appearance.
	Glaciated valleys typically exhibit a V-shaped appearance.
	True False

	Medial moraines are bowl-shaped erosional features found at the heads of glacial valleys.

	True False

	Materials deposited directly by the glacier as it melts are known as till.

	True False

Sharp pyramid-like peaks carved and sculptured by alpine glaciers are called

cirqueskameshornshanging valleysarêtes

The rate of glacial erosion is variable because it depends on

the rate of glacial movementhow resistant the surface beneath the glacier isthe bed load characteristics at the base of the glacierthe thickness of the iceall of the above

Streamlined asymmetrical hills composed of till are best known as

striationsoutwashtarnseskersdrumlims

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Concept 3 Quiz

A broad, ramp-like surface of stratified drift built adjacent to the downstream edge of most end moraines of continental glaciers is called a(n)

Glacial troughs that have become deep, steep-sided inlets of the sea are called

Identify each of the indicated alpine glacial features by selecting the correct response. (Alpine glacial features diagram, Copyright © Prentice Hall, Inc.)

Medial moraines form along the sides of valley glaciers.

Glaciated valleys typically exhibit a V-shaped appearance.

Medial moraines are bowl-shaped erosional features found at the heads of glacial valleys.

Materials deposited directly by the glacier as it melts are known as till.

Sharp pyramid-like peaks carved and sculptured by alpine glaciers are called

The rate of glacial erosion is variable because it depends on

Streamlined asymmetrical hills composed of till are best known as

Identify each of the indicated alpine glacial features by selecting the correct response.
(Alpine glacial features diagram, Copyright © Prentice Hall, Inc.)